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Justice Department Hangs Giant Trump Banner at Washington Headquarters

The department says the display marks its work at President Trump's direction, intensifying concerns about eroding independence.

A new banner depicting U.S. President Donald Trump is hung on the Department of Justice building in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 19, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
A new banner depicting U.S. President Donald Trump is hung on the Department of Justice building in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 19, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
A banner showing President Donald Trump is hung from the Department of Justice, in Washington, DC, on Thursday.

Overview

  • Workers unfurled a large blue banner bearing President Donald Trump’s face and the words “Make America Safe Again” on the Justice Department’s Robert F. Kennedy Building on Feb. 19.
  • In a statement, the DOJ said it is proud to celebrate 250 years of the nation and its work to make America safe again at President Trump’s direction.
  • The installation drew sharp criticism from officials and commentators, with former FBI Director James Comey calling it “sickening to see” and others likening the imagery to authoritarian displays.
  • The DOJ banner follows similar Trump displays at the Agriculture and Labor departments and the addition of Trump’s name to the Kennedy Center and the U.S. Institute of Peace building.
  • Critics link the display to broader concerns about politicization as the DOJ has pursued cases and probes involving perceived Trump opponents, while administration officials deny weaponization and point to abandoned federal cases against Trump after his 2024 victory.