TLDRA large banner featuring Donald Trump's face was hung outside the U.S. Justice Department headquarters, symbolizing the Republican president's efforts to exert power over the law enforcement agency. This move has raised concerns about the erosion of the department's independence from White House control. The banner, which displays the slogan 'Make America Safe Again,' has been criticized as an attempt to politicize the Justice Department, with investigations opened against the president's perceived enemies.

Source: CBC News February 20, 2026 13:52 UTC