U.S. Rep. Brandon Gill (R-Flower Mound) has authored legislation that would replace the portrait of Benjamin Franklin on the $100 bill with Donald Trump by the end of December 2028. Since 1873, U.S. law has required that only deceased individuals appear on the currency.
We asked readers if they thought President Trump should take Dr. Franklin’s place on the C-note.
Here is a sampling of the responses we received from folks on the topic.
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“While it’s fun to watch the Never-Trumper’s heads explode, let’s find another way.” – Mike Bow
“No one is a bigger fan of Trump and what he means for our country than me, but let’s be logical here. I always enjoy flipping the script on these situations, and in no way, shape, or form would I ever want a Democrat on any form of US currency. Let’s just leave ol’ Benjamin where he is.” – Allison Love
“President Trump has been the greatest president of my lifetime, but giving him the honor of the $100 bill seems a little overzealous. Especially at the end of his second term. This could set a dangerous precedent for whoever gets in office next.” – Joseph Brooks
“Maybe on the $50, but not the C Note.” – Jana K. Owen
“I find it ironic that, although Franklin is a very well-known historical figure who did great things for this country, he was never president. Most currency honors presidents as if that is considered a shrine reserved for presidents. It seems fitting that Donald Trump should hold such an honorary position on the $100 bill.” – Roger Taylor
“Quite fitting, especially if he also ends DST.” – Rebecca Franks
“Best to wait a few decades for perspective. The risk of placing living legends on money could backfire.” – Kelly Palmer
“Too soon. Worshipping politicians of all stripes is a big part of our cultural rot.” – Mike Kruger
“Absolutely not! Leave our Benjamin’s alone!” – Laura McGee
“It’s only appropriate. He’s the only President in memory who has any business sense. And he knows how to use it.” – Thomas Camardo
“I voted for Trump. I appreciate his leadership, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves!” – Ellen Sullivan
“After a century of failed Democrat and RINO policies, it is time to honor a more recent hero of the Republic. I would also vote to put him on Mount Rushmore.” – Louis Strohacker
“I do not believe in cancel culture in any form. So while it made me smile to hear this, Ben Franklin is doing a fine job and should not be replaced.” – Barbara Bussey
“I think that current elected officials should not be on money. Sounds too monarchical.” – Tom Glass
“I prefer to keep a Founding Father on our currency.” – Ed Talley
“I love President Trump, but I don’t want to see a precedent that would put (God forbid!) Joe Biden’s likeness on US currency!” – Cheryl Alexander
“We should always grade on results, not good intentions.” – Mark Mannino
“I said ‘no,’ only because it would be cost prohibitive!” – Cathy Hess
