Trump Banner at USDA Sparks Controversy While Former President Comments on Transportation Secretary

A large banner featuring Donald Trump was recently displayed outside the United States Department of Agriculture building alongside an image of Abraham Lincoln during the agency's 163rd anniversary celebration. The display has drawn significant criticism, with many comparing it to authoritarian imagery from George Orwell's "1984" and practices common in dictatorships.

The controversy comes at a time when the agency has promoted a "Golden Age" for American farmers, despite reports suggesting ongoing struggles in the agricultural sector.

Meanwhile, the former president has repeatedly focused on Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg's commuting habits in recent public appearances. Trump has mentioned Buttigieg's bicycle commute multiple times this month, including during a press conference about Newark Airport and at a roundtable in Qatar. These comments appear to question Buttigieg's suitability for his role and his potential presidential aspirations.

These developments occur against a backdrop of ongoing political tensions related to Trump's public influence and messaging since leaving office.