Bessent Says Fate of $250 Trump Bill Is in Congress’s Hands

The Treasury secretary deferred to congressional leaders when questioned about the bill during a White House briefing.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks during a press briefing at the White House on May 28, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Congress will ultimately decide whether President Donald Trump’s face adorns a special $250 bill commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary.

“Treasury is following the law,” Bessent told reporters during a White House press briefing on May 28. “And it’s up to Congress.”