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Kathy Hochul and Online Critics Mock Proposed Trump $250 Bill with Satirical Design
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2026-06-05 20:54   Politics   12

Kathy Hochul and Online Critics Mock Proposed Trump $250 Bill with Satirical Design

A political exchange unfolded online after New York Governor Kathy Hochul's press office shared a satirical image depicting President Donald Trump on a fictional $250 bill.

The image was posted after reports that some Trump supporters have advocated placing the president's likeness on a commemorative banknote ahead of the United States' 250th anniversary celebrations.

The mock design referenced recent media coverage and photographs that critics claimed showed Trump appearing to fall asleep during an Oval Office event.According to the article, Trump responded to questions about the proposed banknote idea by saying he felt honored by the suggestion.

Hochul's office then used the moment to create and share a parody version of the bill on social media platform X, featuring an image of Trump with his eyes closed.The post generated numerous reactions from political commentators, public figures, and social media users.Representative Ted Lieu of California joked that he would support congressional authorization for the satirical design.

Other commenters used the image to criticize Trump, making jokes about large-denomination currency and comparing the concept to fictional or humorous scenarios.Several responses reflected broader political disagreements between Trump and his opponents.

The article primarily focuses on the social media reaction to the parody image and highlights the ongoing political rivalry between Trump and Democratic officials such as Hochul.

Rather than discussing any actual legislative proposal, the story centers on online commentary, public mockery, and reactions to the idea of a Trump-themed $250 bill.

Full reading at Raw Story - Celebrating 20 Years of Independent Journalism

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