The new OP pic is alright. I like the simplicity and contrast going between the colored flag and the b/w sky/marines. The words might not be perfectly placed but I don't know where else they would go without it looking awkward. The removal of the MAGA Lion™ logo is fine, it looks less like it's sponsored by a tacky interest group now. I could see why removing 'In God We Trust' would upset some, but it adds to the simplicity. Whatever.
Those are my opinions on the matter. It's fine. And anyone still bitching almost 24 hours later about it is probably a shill but almost assuredly a whiny bitch.