A coalition of senators, led by Democratic Sen.
Jeff Merkley, has called on Secretary of State Marco Rubio to abandon a proposed special edition U.S. passport that would include former President Donald Trump's likeness.
The letter, obtained by CNBC, argues that Trump's face should not appear on an official government document.
The State Department had previously announced plans to issue a limited run of the passport, but the move has drawn immediate criticism from lawmakers.
The senators' letter highlights concerns over the appropriateness of featuring a former president on a passport, especially one who remains a polarizing figure in U.S. politics.
The response from the State Department has yet to be made public.