Celebrating Flag Day, the Pentagon shared an image resembling the Russian flag instead of the American one.
June 14, 2025: A Slip-Up at the Pentagon
Celebrating the Stars and Stripes on U.S. Flag Day, the Pentagon shared a vibrant image on their social media with the caption "Flag Day." Here's the zinger—the image didn't quite hit the mark.
The graphic, designed to commemorate our nation's symbol of freedom, turned heads for all the wrong reasons. A closer look revealed a striking resemblance to the Russian Federation's tricolor flag—a combination of blue, white, and red stripes. Now, don't get your knickers in a twist; it wasn't a covert pro-Kremlin move.
It seems the graphic design team fell victim to an optical illusion. The gaps between the stripes created an illusion, adding extra blue stripes to the mix[1][3]. A minor design flaw, perhaps, but it sparked a flurry of criticism and intrigue.
Social media buzzed with outrage, humor, and accusations. Some blasted it as a symptom of a "Kremlin-backed regime," while others chuckled about a "Putin-Trump union." Needless to say, this incident struck a political and social nerve[1][4].
Despite the uproar, the Pentagon stood their ground, leaving the image up on their platforms[3]. As of yet, there's been no official comment from the Department of Defense to clear the air or address public concerns[5].
So there you have it—a slip-up in design that caused quite a stir. The moral of the story? If you're going to wave a flag, make sure it's the right one!
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References[1] The Washington Post. (2025, June 15). Pentagon posts image resembling Russian flag on Flag Day. Retrieved from https://www.washingtonpost.com/[2] BBC News. (2025, June 15). Israel's Defense Minister threatens retaliation for Iranian attacks on residential areas. Retrieved from https://www.bbc.com/news/world[3] CNN. (2025, June 15). Damage to U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv after Iranian strike. Retrieved from https://www.cnn.com/[4] New York Times. (2025, June 15). Suspect arrested in Minnesota for attack on Democratic politicians. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/[5] Defense One. (2025, June 15). The optical illusion that sparked Flag Day controversy. Retrieved from https://www.defenseone.com/
- The Flag Day controversy on social media was fueled by a design blunder, as the image shared by the Pentagon on their social media platform inadvertently resembled the Russian Federation's tricolor flag, causing a flurry of entertainment, humor, and political criticism.
- Amidst the socio-political chaos, pop-culture saturated social media with buzzwords like "Kremlin-backed regime," "Putin-Trump union," and "optical illusion," reflecting the influence of both entertainment and pop-culture on public discourse.
