Summary
The Pokémon Company stated that it did not authorize the use of its theme song and footage in a video posted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security about deportation raids. The video shows arrests made by ICE agents using Pokémon slogans and imagery without permission. Comedian Theo Von also objected to his content being used in similar government videos without approval.
Key Facts
- Pokémon Company said it did not allow the use of its theme song and footage in a deportation raid video.
- The video, shared by Homeland Security, used Pokémon's slogan and anime footage.
- It showed ICE agents making arrests and ended with fake Pokémon cards displaying mugshots.
- Comedian Theo Von's podcast clip was also used in another video without his permission.
- The Department of Homeland Security posted the video on social media, then removed it.
- The video claimed two million deportations occurred in President Trump's second term.
- In a related incident, a video used a British singer's song without approval to promote deportations.
