17 January 2025

As Americans flock to the nation's capital for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority (WMATA) has issued a special public transit pass to honor the event.

The “SmarTrip Inauguration Commemorative Card” is a reloadable fare card that can hold up to $300 of stored value for public transportation in the city, according to WMATA's website.

The transit card contains a photo Trump is done A red background with the large number “47” appears behind the president-elect.

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The inscription says:Opening For Donald J. Trump, the 45th and 47th Presidents of the United States.”

DC Metro card at Trump's inauguration

In celebration of President-elect Trump's inauguration, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority has issued a commemorative fare card. (And they died)

Participating metro stations around the DMV area will sell the cards while supplies last.

Locations include Ashburn, Forest Glen, Franconia-Springfield, Glenmont, Greenbelt, King St.-Old Town, L'Enfant Plaza, Navy Yard-Ballpark, New Carrollton, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Shady Grove, Stadium-Armory, Union Station, Vienna And Washington Dulles International airport.

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WMATA noted that the tickets were sold out at the MetroCenter station.

Washington DC Metro

Some travelers are selling the souvenir card, with prices on eBay starting at $450. (Getty Images)

In 2017, WMATA issued a public inauguration card with a sleeve bearing Trump's face.

A WMATA spokesperson told Fox News Digital: “We have issued several special edition cards since 1993, with the exception of 2021 due to the inauguration being a virtual event due to… The epidemic“.

To get a Trump Transit Pass, be sure to add a fare (one-way prices range from $2.25 to $6.75 depending on distance) or purchase a one-day unlimited pass for $13.50. A $2 SmarTrip fee will also be charged, according to the WMATA website.

Some travelers have already obtained and listed Trump souvenir cards Transit passes For resale.

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On eBay, some people are listing the card for around $20, while one seller listed one card with a starting bid of $450, or “best offer.”

“It shows President's achievements and contributions to the country, making it a valuable addition to any collection,” the seller wrote in the listing description.

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Visitors to the region can stay in destinations outside the region in metro stations, Kristin Petersen, a travel consultant at Travelmation, told Fox News Digital. (Fox News Digital)

Adding, “The card is ideal for those interested in political memorabilia and historical collections. It is a tangible reminder of the President's tenure and the impact he had on the United States.”

Other Trump cards are listed with bids starting at $150 and $300.

Barack Obama Metro cards from Inauguration Day 2009 are also listed in eBay auctions — with prices ranging from $500 to $1,000.

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Visitors to the region can stay in destinations outside the region in metro stations, Kristin Petersen, a travel consultant at Travelmation, told Fox News Digital.

“Think of another destination close to the metro station, or even far away from it Vienna, Virginia“, advised Petersen.

She added: “Trains will run, but you should definitely check the timetable as it may change for special occasions such as the inauguration ceremony.”

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