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jimmy the one

(2,843 posts)
Wed May 13, 2026, 02:23 PM Wednesday

Can I blacken out trump'asses picture on new passport?

My 'short' passport expires soon and I really do not want to renew it if trumpass picture is on it. So was wondering if it does appear, can I blacken it out with an indelible black magic marker, or will this invalidate my passport?
I know I could google 'defacing your passport' but thought this might make a humorous if not serious topic.
A short passport is not worldwide, just Canada and Mexico, maybe another nearby etcetra.

“Regardless of your political affiliation, your chance of getting a limited-edition passport featuring our current president is lower if you are located outside Washington, D.C., and even then, it is offered ‘when available,’ according to the State Department,” Katy Nastro, spokesperson for the travel app Going, told Afar in an email. “Above all else, let this be a reminder to check your passport book often to see when you’re due for a new one.”
https://www.afar.com/magazine/what-to-know-about-the-new-trump-themed-u-s-passports

Well, on the outside mischance that I get one.
And remember, check your passport book often to see when you're due, and keep those indelible black magic markers ready.

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Can I blacken out trump'asses picture on new passport? (Original Post) jimmy the one Wednesday OP
Probably not legally... Wounded Bear Wednesday #1
What about a black mustache and goatee? jimmy the one Wednesday #4
: Floyd R. Turbo Wednesday #2
It is ILLEGAL to alter a passport. Jacson6 Wednesday #3
I sorta disagree jimmy the one Wednesday #5
No DetroitLegalBeagle Wednesday #10
You should try and let us know how it goes. TheProle Wednesday #11
I Thought Those Pens Were Just for Re-directing Hurricanes The Roux Comes First Wednesday #6
😄 MerryBlooms Wednesday #8
Are you going to the Washington DC passport office for renewal? MerryBlooms Wednesday #7
They also are optional at the DC office, not mandatory, atm. Celerity Wednesday #12
I was born in D.C. and lived there years ago, but I escaped jimmy the one 22 hrs ago #15
a peel-n-stick dlilafae Wednesday #9
Use black electrical tape fujiyamasan Wednesday #13
WE HAVE A WINNER!!!!!!!!!! jimmy the one 23 hrs ago #14
The passport with Trump's picture is only available for people who apply in person, in the DC office. Ms. Toad 22 hrs ago #16

Wounded Bear

(64,604 posts)
1. Probably not legally...
Wed May 13, 2026, 02:28 PM
Wednesday

As an official document, much like a driver's license or ID card, defacing it would be a crime.

You might get away with a temporary sticker or something.

Floyd R. Turbo

(33,261 posts)
2. :
Wed May 13, 2026, 02:29 PM
Wednesday

“According to CNN, a State Department official said the passport “will be the default passport out of the Washington Passport Agency when available” for people who apply for new passports at the location on 19th Street NW in the nation’s capital.“

Jacson6

(2,180 posts)
3. It is ILLEGAL to alter a passport.
Wed May 13, 2026, 02:30 PM
Wednesday

If you try to enter a country with an altered passport they will confiscate it and send you back to America.

jimmy the one

(2,843 posts)
5. I sorta disagree
Wed May 13, 2026, 02:35 PM
Wednesday

You say trying to enter with an altered passport, the country will send me back to America.
I think if I tried to enter Canada or Mexico with trump blackened out or with a mustache they would welcome me with open arms.
As well as most NATO countries.

DetroitLegalBeagle

(2,527 posts)
10. No
Wed May 13, 2026, 05:18 PM
Wednesday

As funny or cathartic it would feel, don't deface your passport. Countries will absolutely deny you entry. Airlines may not even let you board if they check it and see it before departure because they aren't going to want to risk having to transport you back if denied entry.

MerryBlooms

(12,399 posts)
7. Are you going to the Washington DC passport office for renewal?
Wed May 13, 2026, 03:15 PM
Wednesday

That's the only office the defaced passports will be available. If you reside in DC, I would do the online option renewal.

jimmy the one

(2,843 posts)
15. I was born in D.C. and lived there years ago, but I escaped
Thu May 14, 2026, 11:31 AM
22 hrs ago

In my thirties I had enough money saved so I lead police on a low speed chase around the beltway and when I crossed into Virginia from Maryland over the Potomac river bridge did a double loop going north on kenilworth and u-turned back south on I-95 and they became confused as to which state cops had jurisdiction. Clever eh?

dlilafae

(490 posts)
9. a peel-n-stick
Wed May 13, 2026, 04:43 PM
Wednesday

Hello Kitty.
Paste it right over that mug!




*** Don't deface your passport, Jt1! You'll invalidate it!

fujiyamasan

(1,996 posts)
13. Use black electrical tape
Wed May 13, 2026, 05:49 PM
Wednesday

You won’t have to see his ugly face, and it should peel off when needed. Don’t permanently alter it in any way. I wouldn’t use any pens or markers of any kind.

jimmy the one

(2,843 posts)
14. WE HAVE A WINNER!!!!!!!!!!
Thu May 14, 2026, 11:21 AM
23 hrs ago

A wonderful idea! Also save money on magic markers.

I wonder if we couldn't lodge a complaint or a lawsuit that putting a convicted criminals picture on an official document for public use, violates some statute or at least moral integrity.
As well as for the coins he wants to mint.
And the stadium. And the metro stops. Inter alia.

Trumpsass has been Indicted for over 90 felonies, some involving sex abuse, accused rape, , womanizing, by dozens of women.
He has been convicted of 31 felonies involving sex abuse and alleged rape.
He has plead the fifth amendment over 400 times to escape testifying under oath.
He has paid millions in penalties for fraud committed by his foundation and so called university, for bilking tens of thousands of people out of their monies.

Why not put Richard Nixon and Spiro Agnew on the money as well, eh?
And the George Santos Times Square subway stop.

Ms. Toad

(38,805 posts)
16. The passport with Trump's picture is only available for people who apply in person, in the DC office.
Thu May 14, 2026, 11:35 AM
22 hrs ago

Just apply online, or in any other office, and you'll be fine.

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