Calgary home displaying ‘Trump 2028’ banners sparks mixed reaction amid escalating trade war
Posted Aug 25, 2026 5:51 pm.
A Calgary home draped in pro-U.S. President Donald Trump banners is attracting attention and sparking sharply divided opinions amid the escalating trade war between Canada and the U.S.
The house, on a residential street in the city’s southwest, displays a large American flag alongside multiple ‘Trump 2028’ banners.
CityNews spoke with residents passing by the home on Tuesday: some felt the display was a harmless expression. In contrast, others thought it represented an unnecessary injection of U.S. politics into Alberta.
One person said the homeowner has every right to decorate their property as they choose.
“I think there’s no problem with that at all,” they said. “He’s got every right to do whatever he wants on his own land. It’s hurting no one. If no one likes his point of view, they can look the other way.”
Others strongly disagree.
“I don’t like that at all,” another resident said. “Why are you bringing American politics into Canada? That has nothing to do with Alberta.”
The homeowners, who declined an on‑camera interview, told CityNews they were born in the United States and are also Canadian citizens. They said similar flags have been displayed since 2020 as a symbol of their American pride, and are not connected to current tensions between Canada and the U.S. over trade.
They also said they have recently contacted police after receiving arson threats and experiencing vandalism.
One passerby said the backlash feels inconsistent.
“I’ve been following this on social media, and if it was another country’s flag and people were saying what they’re saying about this one, it would be considered a hate crime,” they said. “What’s fair for one should be fair for the other.”
Others say the issue is less about nationality and more about the political figure involved.
“If you look at it from an outside perspective, you’re just representing the country you come from,” one resident said. “But regardless, I still think Trump is a bad man. I’m never going to like seeing his name anywhere.”
The trade war between Canada and the United States entered a new chapter on Tuesday, as the Canadian government announced retaliatory tariff measures.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith issued a statement Tuesday, calling on Ottawa to return to the negotiating table with the U.S. before the counter-tariffs take effect in two weeks.
