Jeff Merkley
American politician (born 1956)
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politics Dec 9, 2025, 9:52 AM
Democrats aim to stop Trump coin minting amid controversy - Senators Jeff Merkley and Catherine Cortez Masto have proposed a bill to prohibit minting coins with living presidents.
- The proposal comes following the U.S. Mint's announcement to create a $1 coin featuring Donald Trump for the 250th anniversary of the United States.
- Political leaders argue that featuring living presidents on currency undermines democratic values, but the bill faces challenges in Congress.
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