Catherine Cortez Masto
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“The Trump dollar coin is completely contrary to America’s democratic values,”
Catherine Cortez Masto · said 2026-09-02 · reported 2026-09-02
Cortez Masto criticised the coin's release in a statement to Al Jazeera on Wednesday.
“While monarchs put their faces on coins, America has never had and never will have a king,”
Catherine Cortez Masto · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-02
Cortez Masto introduced legislation late the prior year to block Trump from placing his face on the coin.
“It’s unacceptable that Secretary Bessent and the Mint proceeded with the plan to produce and sell it.”
Catherine Cortez Masto · said 2026-09-02 · reported 2026-09-02
Cortez Masto criticised the coin's release in a statement to Al Jazeera on Wednesday.
“Our legislation would codify this country’s long-standing tradition of not putting living Presidents on American coins. Congress must pass it without delay.”
Catherine Cortez Masto · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-02
Cortez Masto urged Congress to pass legislation blocking living presidents from appearing on American coins.