An eagle graphic displayed behind US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth during a speech at the US Air Force Academy has drawn comparisons with Nazi-era imagery. Critics focused on its angular wings and other reported differences from the department's established seal.
The department's published brand guide specifies the official seal's design and prohibits alterations beyond permitted changes in size. However, the reporting cited does not identify who created the backdrop, who approved it or whether the graphic was intended to represent the official seal.
