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Tetris Denies Involvement as White House Launches Trump Games

9/5/2026

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Summary

White House Launches Arcade

The White House launched an arcade of five games supporting U.S. President Donald Trump.
The arcade features games titled “Build the Wall,” “Rio Run,” “Supply Line,” “Flappy Bill,” and “Trump Savings Tycoon.”
The Tetris Company denied involvement and said it is reviewing possible infringement.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) condemned the games as a distraction from policy.

Summary

Tetris Company Wins

The Tetris Company won damages from iPhone clone “Mino” in a 2012 U.S. district court ruling.
Tetris Holding LLC holds worldwide rights.
Creator Alexey Pajitnov still participates in brand decisions.
The company licenses Tetris to partners such as Nintendo, Sega, and numerous apparel and entertainment firms.
Tetris has repeatedly issued DMCA takedowns against unlicensed clones, while Sega and Microsoft have not responded publicly.

History

Historical Context

After Henk Rogers secured Nintendo’s handheld rights in early 1989, the Game Boy launch bundled Tetris, selling 35 million copies worldwide by 2024 and cementing the game as a licensing cornerstone. The Tetris Company’s ongoing copyright enforcement—exemplified by a 2012 clone lawsuit—mirrors today’s political-branding disputes, linking the original Soviet-origin puzzle to modern digital-propaganda battles.

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White House Launches Arcade

The White House launched an arcade of five games supporting U.S. President Donald Trump.
The arcade features games titled “Build the Wall,” “Rio Run,” “Supply Line,” “Flappy Bill,” and “Trump Savings Tycoon.”
The Tetris Company denied involvement and said it is reviewing possible infringement.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) condemned the games as a distraction from policy.

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