A majority of Americans say they do not support the idea of placing President Donald Trump’s name on U.S. paper currency, according to a recent Economist/YouGov survey.
The poll found that 59 percent of respondents either somewhat or strongly oppose the proposal. The plan was announced by the Treasury Department in March as part of preparations for the United States’ 250th anniversary. In comparison, 24 percent of those surveyed said they support the idea, while 18 percent said they are unsure.
Opinion on the issue varies sharply along political lines. Among Democrats, 92 percent said they disapprove of the proposal. Sixty-five percent of independents also said they oppose it. Republican respondents were more supportive, though 20 percent of them still said they disapprove.
Another YouGov poll conducted about two weeks earlier produced nearly the same results. That survey reported 23 percent approval and 19 percent undecided, with the rest expressing opposition.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has described the proposal as a way to honor both the nation and President Trump during the country’s Semiquincentennial celebration. He referred to the proposed bills bearing Trump’s name as “historic currency” connected to the anniversary.
In addition to the currency plan, the Commission of Fine Arts has approved the design of a commemorative one-dollar gold coin that would feature President Trump’s likeness as part of the same celebration.