Trump Patriot Passport: US expands access nationwide after high demand

The US State Department says it will expand access to its commemorative Patriot Passport, allowing more Americans to apply for a passport featuring President Donald Trump at special events across the country.

According to CNN, the department will produce an additional 250,000 passports after a strong public demand.

The commemorative passport features an image of Trump above his signature on the inside cover and was introduced to mark America's 250th anniversary.

The department said: "In response to overwhelming demand, the Department of State is making an additional 250,000 of the special commemorative passports available to the public."

"Americans all across the country will now have the opportunity to apply for one of these additional special passports, known as the ‘Patriot Passport.’"

According to CNN, the commemorative passport is optional and will not be issued automatically.

Americans can apply at designated anniversary passport events in August and September, or in person at the Washington, DC passport agency.

Those who do not want the commemorative version can continue using the standard passport application process online, by post, at US embassies and consulates, or at passport acceptance facilities.

A State Department spokesperson said officials "have been flooded – by phone, on social media, and in-person at events like the Great American State Fair – by inquiries and requests to apply for the Patriot Passport."