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Pokémon Company Slams White House for Unauthorized Meme Usage

3/6/2026

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The Pokémon Company International criticized the White House for using its intellectual property in a "Make America Great Again" meme without permission.
Spokeswoman Sravanthi Dev said the company was not involved in the meme's creation.
The administration under U.S. President Donald Trump has faced backlash for similar practices, including the Department of Homeland Security's use of its slogan and mixing game footage with military operations in social media posts.

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The Pokémon Company International criticized the White House for using its intellectual property in a "Make America Great Again" meme without permission.
Spokeswoman Sravanthi Dev said the company was not involved in the meme's creation.
The administration under U.S. President Donald Trump has faced backlash for similar practices, including the Department of Homeland Security's use of its slogan and mixing game footage with military operations in social media posts.