“No, Trump’s Signature Won’t Be on $100 Bill”

U.S. presidents don’t sign banknotes—only Treasury officials’ signatures appear, despite online rumors.

Rumors circulating online suggesting that President Donald Trump’s signature will appear on the redesigned $100 bill have been firmly debunked by the U.S. Treasury Department. 

Officials clarified on April 1, 2026, that while the president appoints the Treasury Secretary, only the signatures of the Treasury Secretary and the U.S. Treasurer are printed on American currency. 

The president’s signature has never appeared on U.S. banknotes, and there are no plans to change that tradition.

The speculation gained traction after social media posts claimed that Trump’s administration was preparing to unveil a new $100 bill featuring his signature. 

Treasury officials dismissed the claims as misinformation, emphasizing that currency design follows strict protocols overseen by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. 

Any redesigns are typically focused on enhancing security features to combat counterfeiting, not on altering whose signatures appear.

Historically, the $100 bill has featured Benjamin Franklin’s portrait, and while design updates have introduced new colors, watermarks, and holograms, the signatures remain limited to Treasury officials. Analysts note that the rumor reflects the broader trend of politically charged misinformation spreading rapidly online.

By reaffirming the rules, the Treasury Department sought to reassure the public that U.S. currency remains apolitical in its design. The $100 bill will continue to carry Franklin’s image and the signatures of authorized financial officials—not the president’s.