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The unveiling of a giant banner bearing the face of President Donald Trump at the Department of Justice headquarters in Washington, D.C. is generating stern criticism from Democrats.
Complete with the “Make America Safe Again” slogan that the Trump Administration has used to promote its immigration crackdown, the banner appears to cover several floors.
Referring to the display as “beyond parody,” California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who often clashes with Trump, argued: “How many dictatorship-style monuments, building name changes, and fake awards do Americans have to endure?”
Other lawmakers also questioned if the imagery blurs the line between political messaging and the independence of federal law enforcement.
“The Department of Justice is supposed to work for and represent you, not him,” said Sen. Andy Kim of New Jersey.
Rep. Jimmy Gomez, of California, said: “Trump is plastering his face on the building that’s supposed to investigate him. There was once a time when a President couldn’t boss the Attorney General around like his own personal lapdog.”
When testifying before the House Judiciary Committee over the DOJ’s handling of the Epstein files on Feb.11, AG Pam Bondi was questioned by several lawmakers, who argued she has shown fealty towards Trump.
“Trump orders up prosecutions like pizza, and you deliver every time,” said Rep. Jamie Raskin, the top Democrat on the Committee. Bondi defended herself during the hearing, saying she “came into office with a goal of refocusing the Department of Justice on its core mission” after, what she claimed was, “years of bloated bureaucracy and political weaponization.”
But the placement of the banner at the DOJ has only prompted further concerns.
Aside from Democratic lawmakers, others in Washington…
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