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Large banner featuring Trump's face is displayed on Justice Department headquarters
A banner with Trump's portrait and DOJ seal was displayed on the department's headquarters, signaling increased White House influence amid concerns of DOJ politicization.
- 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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In Washington, the installation of a giant banner representing Donald Trump on the facade of the Department of Justice revives the accusations of politicization of the judiciary and symbolizes the White House's claimed hold on the institution.
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