mostly true — Trust Score 79/100
The report reported by The Guardian, CBS News, and The Washington Post. It accurately describes a satirical post by the Iranian consulate in Hyderabad mocking a real proposal by the Trump administration to feature the President on a new $250 bill for the nation's semiquincentennial.
- Platform
- Source author
- firstpost
- Original post
- https://www.instagram.com/p/DY7NvNljqtc/
- Verified on
- June 1, 2026
- Verification ID
- S9Jh1qW9Le1A7i3G5cmLxA
Original content reviewed
Platform: INSTAGRAM Author: @firstpost --- Caption/Description --- Iran’s consulate in Hyderabad posted a mock $250 bill showing Trump and Jeffrey Epstein together with the caption “No one succeeds alone, friends are essential, so always remember yours.” The post was a clear jab at Trump referencing his past ties with Epstein to question his credibility. This comes as reports say US President Donald Trump’s administration is considering a new $250 bill that could feature his portrait if lawmakers approve the proposal. | #FirstpostNews --- Carousel/Slides (2 items) --- Slide 1 (image): Text: IN THE HEADLINES Iran Consulate Posts Fake $250 Epstein Bill Taking Swipe at Trump Slide 2 (image): Text: Iran In Hyderabad @NoirinHyderabad No one succeeds alone — friends are essential, so always remember yours. 4:30 PM · May 29, 2026 · 26.3K Views SOURCE_WASHINGTON POST, @Kobeissletter 250 America 250 Anniversary PT4547547 DT1 Published: 2026-05-29T14:03:23.000Z ---VERIFICATION_SUMMARY--- Platform: INSTAGRAM Author: @firstpost --- Caption/Description --- Iran’s consulate in Hyderabad posted a mock $250 bill showing Trump and Jeffrey Epstein together with the caption “No one succeeds alone, friends are essential, so always remember yours.” The post was a clear jab at Trump referencing his past ties with Epstein to question his credibility. This comes as reports say US President Donald Trump’s administration is considering a new $250 bill that could feature his portrait if lawmakers approve the proposal. | #FirstpostNews --- Claims to Verify --- 1. Iran’s consulate in Hyderabad posted a mock $250 bill featuring Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein. 2. The consulate's post included the caption 'No one succeeds alone, friends are essential, so always remember yours.' 3. The US administration is considering a new $250 bill that could feature Donald Trump’s portrait. 4. Lawmakers must approve the proposal for a $250 bill featuring Donald Trump. --
Claims analyzed (4)
- verified: Iran’s consulate in Hyderabad posted a mock $250 bill featuring Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein.
Multiple news outlets confirmed that the official X account of the Iranian consulate in Hyderabad (@IraninHyderabad) shared the satirical image on May 29, 2026. - verified: The consulate's post included the caption 'No one succeeds alone, friends are essential, so always remember yours.'
The exact quote was documented in news reports covering the consulate's social media activity on May 29, 2026. - verified: The US administration is considering a new $250 bill that could feature Donald Trump’s portrait.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed during a White House briefing on May 28, 2026, that the administration is preparing for a $250 bill featuring Trump to mark the U.S. 250th anniversary. - verified: Lawmakers must approve the proposal for a $250 bill featuring Donald Trump.
Federal law (18 U.S.C. § 475 and related statutes) prohibits living persons from appearing on currency; the Treasury Secretary noted that legislation is required to amend this for the proposed bill.
Sources consulted (2)
- nakedcapitalism.com — nakedcapitalism.com
- tbsnews.net — tbsnews.net
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