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Why the $250 bill would be good … For criminals!

Jun 23, 20268:48Business

A plan to create a new $250—with President Donald Trump’s face on it—has created a lot of pushback. Who probably won’t be pushing back, though? Criminals. On today’s show, we explain why. Fact checking by Sierra Juarez ....

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Why the $250 bill would be good … For criminals! is an episode from The Indicator from Planet Money by NPR. A plan to create a new $250—with President Donald Trump’s face on it—has created a lot of pushback. Who probably won’t be pushing ba...

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Published Jun 23, 2026, 8:48 long, audio available.

Why the $250 bill would be good … For criminals!

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