The DSR Network DSR Weekly Wrap-Up: Trump Adds Signature to Money in Latest Vanity Project
Mar 29, 2026
Conversation covers a high-profile signature being added to paper currency and the controversy around presidential vanity projects. Discussion of the Senate deal that averted a partial government shutdown and its effects on homeland agencies. Debate about U.S.-Europe tensions related to Iran, pauses on military strikes, and the diplomatic risks of escalation.
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Trump Signs Added To U.S. Paper Currency
- The Treasury will add Donald Trump's signature to U.S. paper currency, breaking the longstanding practice of only printing Treasury officials' signatures.
- Riley Fessler frames it as part of a broader push by Trump to brand federal institutions with his name amid 250th anniversary actions.
Trump's Broad Self Branding Campaign
- David Rothkopf describes Trump's recent actions as a campaign of self-branding across monuments, institutions, and collectibles.
- He lists examples: gold coins, proposed statues, renamed buildings, and an Arch memorial in D.C. labeled for Trump.
Restore Funding To End Airport Delays
- End the partial government shutdown to restore Homeland Security funding and reduce airport delays.
- David Rothkopf notes the Senate bill avoids new immigration limits and still needs House approval while Republicans seek separate border funding.