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White House Video Compares Trump to Gangster, Sparks Backlash

10/29/2025

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The White House released a video comparing U.S. President Donald Trump to Tommy Shelby of Peaky Blinders, depicting him as hardworking amid the government shutdown.
The video blames Democrats for the shutdown.
Critics note irony, as Shelby is shown as a gangster and war hero, contrasting with Trump’s Vietnam War avoidance.
The video drew backlash over portrayal and use of copyrighted material, echoing past controversies with Neil Young and Beyoncé.

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Story summary

The White House released a video comparing U.S. President Donald Trump to Tommy Shelby of Peaky Blinders, depicting him as hardworking amid the government shutdown.
The video blames Democrats for the shutdown.
Critics note irony, as Shelby is shown as a gangster and war hero, contrasting with Trump’s Vietnam War avoidance.
The video drew backlash over portrayal and use of copyrighted material, echoing past controversies with Neil Young and Beyoncé.