Fri Mar 07 00:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Texas Congressman Proposes Replacing Benjamin Franklin on $100 Bill with Donald Trump
**Washington, D.C.** – A flurry of pro-Trump legislation continues to sweep through Congress, with the latest proposal suggesting a redesign of the $100 bill. Republican Representative Brandon Gill of Texas has introduced the “Golden Age Act of 2025,” which would replace Benjamin Franklin’s image with that of former President Donald Trump. Gill claims this is a “small way to honor all he will accomplish these next four years,” despite the fact that Trump is not currently holding office.
The bill, which has already garnered two co-sponsors, is not an isolated incident. Other recent examples of pro-Trump legislation include bills to make Trump’s birthday a federal holiday, carve his face into Mount Rushmore, and allow him to seek a third term. There are even proposals to rename Washington Dulles International Airport after Trump and to expunge his impeachments.
This wave of legislation is seen by some political analysts as a competition among Republican lawmakers to appear most loyal to Trump, potentially with an eye toward future political ambitions. University of Texas government professor Sean M. Theriault notes that lawmakers in safe districts are seeking to curry favor with Trump to advance their careers.
The trend has drawn criticism, with comparisons made to a “cult of personality” reminiscent of authoritarian regimes. The introduction of the bill to feature Trump on a $250 bill, also co-sponsored by Rep. Gill, further exemplifies this trend. Meanwhile, Rep. Darrell Issa of California has nominated Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, adding another layer to the ongoing display of political maneuvering. While the likelihood of any of these bills passing is slim, their existence underscores the significant influence Trump continues to wield within the Republican Party.
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