Appeal to Heaven Flag: DC Controversy
- A flag with roots in the revolutionary War but now linked to Christian nationalism and the "Stop the Steal" movement flew briefly above the Small Business Administration (SBA)...
- The flag's appearance has drawn criticism due to its modern association with far-right groups.
- Jon Lewis, a research fellow at George Washington University's Programme on Extremism, said, "That the Appeal to Heaven flag is being flown on a government building alongside the...
The ”Appeal to Heaven” flag has ignited controversy,briefly flying over the small business Governance headquarters in Washington,D.C.This flag, linked to Christian nationalism and the “Stop the Steal” movement, now draws sharp criticism. news Directory 3 reports on how the flag’s appearance, including its presence at the January 6th Capitol riot, has raised concerns about its symbolism and the groups embracing it. The flag’s connection to figures like former Senator Kelly Loeffler and House Speaker Mike Johnson further fuels the debate. Dive into the implications of this provocative display. discover what’s next …
“Appeal to Heaven” Flag Flies Over SBA Headquarters in D.C., Sparks controversy
Updated June 18, 2025
A flag with roots in the revolutionary War but now linked to Christian nationalism and the “Stop the Steal” movement flew briefly above the Small Business Administration (SBA) headquarters in Washington, D.C., last week. The “Appeal to Heaven” flag, as it’s known, was raised June 11 during a ceremony where a new U.S. flag was also hoisted, according to sources.
The flag’s appearance has drawn criticism due to its modern association with far-right groups. It was seen at the jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot and has become a symbol for supporters of former President Donald trump who deny the 2020 election results. The ”Appeal to Heaven” flag is also connected to Christian nationalists who advocate for the U.S. to be governed by Christian principles.
Jon Lewis, a research fellow at George Washington University’s Programme on Extremism, said, “That the Appeal to Heaven flag is being flown on a government building alongside the American flag should be shocking to anyone who doesn’t wish to live in a theocracy. The contemporary usage of the Appeal to Heaven flag is synonymous with Christian nationalism, full stop.”
Lewis added, “Those who carried the Appeal to Heaven flag to the Capitol on january 6 did so because they truly believed they had the possibility to inject Christian fundamentalism into the very foundation of our democracy, and the image of the same flag on the SBA will give them ample evidence they succeeded.”
Former Sen. Kelly Loeffler, now administrator of the SBA, participated in the June 11 flag-raising ceremony. She later posted on X, formerly Twitter, about raising a new ”AMERICAN MADE” flag, but the post also included a photo of the “Appeal to Heaven” flag.
Other Republicans have previously shown support for the “Appeal to Heaven” flag. House Speaker Mike Johnson has displayed it outside his office. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito also faced scrutiny after the flag was flown outside his vacation home in New Jersey. Johnson told the Associated Press he was unaware of the flag’s association with election deniers, a claim Alito echoed in a letter to lawmakers