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Rep. Joe Wilson from South Carolina is taking on the challenge of inflation with a proposal that may just boost the national spirit while putting President Donald Trump back in circulation. He recently announced his plan to introduce legislation that would create a $250 bill featuring the former president. Wilson believes this currency will be “the most valuable bill for the most valuable President.” One can only imagine what the Founding Fathers would say about that – perhaps they would commend him for trying to revive the economy with a touch of humor.
Wilson took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his excitement about this endeavor, linking it to the out-of-control inflation that has made the wallets of everyday Americans feel lighter than a feather. With the price of everything skyrocketing under current leadership, it’s no wonder families are looking to carry more cash. However, it remains to be seen how exactly this new bill would fit into a system where “dead presidents” have been the norm for so long.
#FirstpostAmerica: South Carolina Congressman Joe Wilson's proposal to introduce a $250 bill featuring @realDonaldTrump has sparked widespread debate. If approved, Trump would become the first living former president on US currency. @EKH2016 tells you more. pic.twitter.com/9IXKucfCJ6
— Firstpost (@firstpost) February 27, 2025
There’s a slight hiccup in this plan, though. As it turns out, U.S. law prohibits living individuals from appearing on currency. It’s almost as if Congress has a built-in “no Trump” policy, reminiscent of that time when they accidentally forgot to include him in the presidential library – oh wait, that was a real thing. Since the 1866 Act of Congress firmly established that only deceased figures grace our bills, one can only hope Wilson’s efforts aren’t just a fanciful daydream.
Social media has offered a chuckle or two at Wilson’s ambitious proposal, with some commenters questioning whether it’s a practical idea or just a satire-worthy stunt. While some folks think it’s just a tongue-in-cheek jab at inflation, others wonder why a legislator is focusing on such a quirky project while real issues like skyrocketing energy prices and rampant crime are rampant.
Moreover, those who keep up with cash usage know that high-denomination bills haven’t exactly been in vogue since 1969 when the Treasury decided to shelve bills worth more than $100 due to “lack of use.” So while Wilson may mean well with his legislative endeavor, it begs the question: is there really anyone out there hoping to scoop up a crisp new $250 bill anytime soon? Until U.S. currency starts flying off the shelves like hotcakes, perhaps it’s time to focus less on whimsical currency ideas and more on getting the American economy back on its feet.
