Republican Representative Brandon Gill from Texas has introduced a bill to put Donald Trump’s face on the $100 bill, replacing Benjamin Franklin. The bill, called the Golden Age Act of 2025, refers to Trump’s claim that his presidency would bring a “Golden Age” to America.
If passed, all $100 bills would feature Trump’s image instead of Franklin’s. Gill’s bill is co-sponsored by another Texas Republican, Troy Nehls.
Gill explained his reasoning, saying, “No one has done more to bring America into a golden age than President Trump.” He believes this is a small way to honor what Trump will accomplish in the coming years.
He posted an image on social media showing Trump’s portrait on a $100 bill, captioning it: “Let’s make history.”
If approved, the U.S. Treasury Secretary would need to release a new design by December 31, 2026. By December 31, 2028, every $100 bill would carry Trump’s image.
However, there’s a major obstacle—current U.S. laws do not allow living people to be featured on currency. This means Trump’s image cannot legally be placed on any bill or coin.
Despite this, Gill and other Republicans continue pushing for the change. He stated that Trump could have retired but instead chose to work for America’s interests.
This proposal comes shortly after another Republican, Joe Wilson of South Carolina, announced his plan for a $250 bill featuring Trump’s face. Wilson shared a mockup and argued that Trump deserves recognition for his impact on the economy.
The last major change to U.S. currency happened in 1929, when Andrew Jackson replaced Grover Cleveland on the $20 bill. Benjamin Franklin has been on the $100 bill since 1914.
There have been past discussions about changing U.S. bills. In 2016, President Obama proposed replacing Jackson with Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill, but Trump later halted the idea.
Recently, another bill was introduced to add Trump’s likeness to Mount Rushmore. This follows previous attempts to add President Ronald Reagan.
While some Republicans support these efforts, many Americans prefer to keep Franklin on the $100 bill, valuing tradition over political changes to currency.
The debate continues, but given current laws, Trump’s face is unlikely to appear on U.S. money anytime soon.