US EditionLarge banner featuring Trump's face is displayed on Justice Department headquarters
The banner marks the Justice Department's 250th anniversary and highlights Trump administration's slogan; critics argue it signals unprecedented presidential control over DOJ.
- A large blue banner was hung on the exterior of the DOJ headquarters on Thursday, February 19, 2026, featuring President Donald Trump’s portrait, the department seal, and the slogan MAKE AMERICA SAFE AGAIN.
- Following earlier placements on other agencies, similar Trump banners appeared last year on the Departments of Agriculture and Labor, while critics said the latest banner fuels politicization concerns at the Justice Department.
- Among initial responses, Ken Dilanian called the banner `a stunning confirmation of the grim reality` that Trump has seized control of the DOJ, prompting online criticism from commentators and officials, including Gov. Gavin Newsom's office comparing it to North Korean imagery.
- The photo went viral and provoked immediate public outrage, with critics and social media commentators expressing alarm while the Department of Justice did not immediately respond and CNN sought comment.
- Placed on Main Justice, the banner heightens worries about long-term institutional effects as indictments and dismissed cases involving former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James raise concerns over DOJ independence.
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A terrifying Trump banner at the DOJ shatters all pretense of impartiality
This Thursday, a large banner featuring President Trump’s image was unveiled at the Department of Justice (DOJ). It has been stirring up debate because of the slogan on it, “Make America Safe Again.” According to The Hill, historically, White House leaders have made a point of maintaining a clear distance from the DOJ. This separation is crucial for demonstrating that the department operates without political influence, and is thus unbiased. Th…
Liberals lose their minds over Justice Department banner featuring Trump
A newly installed banner at the Department of Justice headquarters displaying President Donald Trump's face sparked criticism from detractors, who likened it to authoritarianism and questioned the department’s impartiality.Prominent Democrats, including Gov. Gavin Newsom of California, and a slew of anti-Trump legal experts weighed in on social media Thursday, saying the banner symbolized a biased DOJ. The department said the banner, which read …
The image that captures Trump's stranglehold on America
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Jim Acosta Slams Massive Trump Banner at DOJ as 'Insane Dictator S--t'
Jim Acosta slammed Donald Trump for hanging a massive banner with his face over the Department of Justice, calling it “insane dictator s–t.” On Thursday’s episode of “The Jim Acosta Show,” the host ended the program by calling out the new “Make America Safe Again” banners fluttering in front of the DOJ. They’re adorned with a stern-looking image of Trump’s face, and Acosta is hoping people “wake up” and realize “this is not North Korea.” “I can’…
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