Large Trump banner hung at justice department headquarters

President Donald Trump's administration displayed its growing influence over the Department of Justice on Thursday by hanging a large 'Make America Safe Again' banner featuring the president's face on the exterior of the agency's headquarters in Washington, D.C. The striking visual symbol represents the Trump administration's efforts to assert control over the federal law enforcement body that previously investigated the president for various alleged misconduct. While similar Trump banners have been displayed at other federal agencies across the nation's capital, the placement at the Department of Justice holds particular significance. The department, under former Attorney General Merrick Garland, had conducted investigations into Trump's business practices, his role in the January 6th Capitol attack, and his handling of classified documents. The banner hanging represents a clear shift in the agency's direction under new leadership appointed by Trump. The visual display comes amid broader efforts by the Trump administration to reshape federal law enforcement and the judiciary, with critics raising concerns about the potential politicization of the department, which traditionally maintains a degree of independence from presidential influence.