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PATRIOTIC VICTORY: Billionaire Backs Massive Ground Zero Flag Display as America Prepares for 250th Birthday

Gary FranchiFebruary 3, 2026148 views
PATRIOTIC VICTORY: Billionaire Backs Massive Ground Zero Flag Display as America Prepares for 250th Birthday
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In a powerful display of American patriotism, billionaire entrepreneur Marcus Lemonis has stepped forward to fund Staten Island artist Scott LoBaido's ambitious project to install a massive American flag at Ground Zero as our nation approaches its historic 250th birthday.

LoBaido, a conservative activist and artist known for his unapologetic displays of patriotism, has been fighting to permanently install the enormous Stars and Stripes at the hallowed ground where nearly 3,000 Americans were murdered by radical Islamic terrorists on September 11, 2001.

"I'll take care of the bill," Lemonis reportedly told LoBaido, backing the project that promises to honor both the victims of 9/11 and celebrate America's upcoming semiquincentennial in 2026.

Perfect Timing Under Trump's Leadership

The timing couldn't be more perfect. With President Trump back in the White House and leading a renewed America First movement, this massive flag installation represents exactly the kind of bold patriotic statement that resonates with everyday Americans who are tired of watching their country's symbols attacked by the radical left.

LoBaido has spent years creating patriotic art installations across the country, often facing pushback from liberal bureaucrats and anti-American activists who seem allergic to displays of national pride. But with Lemonis's financial backing, this project has the resources to overcome whatever obstacles the establishment tries to throw in its way.

"This is about honoring those we lost and celebrating the greatest nation on Earth," the project represents a stark contrast to the woke ideology that dominated under the previous administration.

While Democrats spent four years trying to convince Americans that our flag represents oppression, patriots like LoBaido and Lemonis understand what it really symbolizes: freedom, sacrifice, and the enduring spirit that built the greatest civilization in human history.

As America prepares to celebrate 250 years of independence under President Trump's leadership, this Ground Zero flag project serves as a powerful reminder that real Americans will never stop fighting to honor our heritage and the heroes who died defending it.

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Gary Franchi

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PatriotMom2024Verified20 hours ago
Finally! Someone with the resources to do what our government should be doing. This is exactly what America needs heading into our 250th - a massive display of pride in our nation's history and values.
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VeteranDadVerified16 hours ago
Couldn't agree more. It's refreshing to see private citizens stepping up when politicians won't.
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ConstitutionalConservativeVerifiedjust now
Does anyone know if there will be educational components about the founding fathers and constitutional principles? Would love to see this tied into our actual founding principles.
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HistoryBuff1776Verifiedjust now
Great question! The article mentions it's focused on the 250th birthday so I'd assume so, but more details would be awesome.
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SmallTownUSAVerifiedjust now
My grandfather served in WWII and always said America's greatest strength was its people stepping up when it mattered most. This billionaire gets it - sometimes citizens have to lead when politicians fail us.
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TexasStrongVerifiedjust now
I was at Ground Zero for the 20th anniversary and the patriotic displays were incredible. This sounds like it'll be even bigger - can't wait to make the trip up from Dallas!
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AmericaFirst2024Verifiedjust now
This is what real patriotism looks like! 🇺🇸