The "Washington Post" said that two of Trump's political appointees at the Treasury pushed staff to start preparing prototypes of a $250 bill with Trump's image . . . but the final call is up to Congress.

The legislation would need a simple majority in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives, which Trump could probably get. But it would need 60 votes in the Senate, where Republicans hold 53 seats . . . so that'd be tougher.

For what it's worth, the top U.S. House Democrat, Hakeem Jeffries, Tweeted, "Hard NO on a Trump $250 bill. Get over yourself. The July 4th anniversary is not about a wannabe King. It's about celebrating the American journey."

That said, Trump has changed U.S. currency before. Last year, he shut down production of the penny. That was to save money . . . although ADDING this bill would obviously cost more money to produce.

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