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Ben Stiller Slams White House for Unauthorized Tropic Thunder Clip

3/6/2026

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Ben Stiller, the actor and filmmaker, criticized the White House for using a clip from Tropic Thunder in a montage promoting its war initiative.
He said on social media that he did not give permission and does not want to be part of a propaganda machine.
The montage coincides with ongoing United States and Israel military actions in Iran and underscores concerns about using pop culture to support policy.

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Ben Stiller, the actor and filmmaker, criticized the White House for using a clip from Tropic Thunder in a montage promoting its war initiative.
He said on social media that he did not give permission and does not want to be part of a propaganda machine.
The montage coincides with ongoing United States and Israel military actions in Iran and underscores concerns about using pop culture to support policy.