A large banner featuring President Donald Trump's face was displayed on the Justice Department headquarters in Washington, marking a striking visual display of the administration's influence over the agency. The banner, hung between two columns on Thursday, February 19, 2026, bears the slogan "Make America Safe Again" and represents the latest instance of presidential imagery at federal buildings.

While Trump banners have appeared at other agencies, placing one on the storied Justice Department building carries particular symbolism given the agency's historical independence from White House control. Attorney General Pam Bondi has positioned herself as the president's chief supporter, departing from the traditional arms-length approach of past attorneys general who sought to protect the impartiality of investigations and prosecutions.

Trump officials have dismissed accusations of politicizing the department, claiming the Biden administration weaponized law enforcement through criminal cases against the president that were later abandoned. The Justice Department did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the banner. The administration has opened investigations into several of the president's perceived enemies, including New York Attorney General Letitia James, former FBI Director James Comey, and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, raising concerns about the agency being used for political retribution.