Summary
The Pokémon Company criticized the White House for using its brand in a meme without permission. The meme was posted to support President Donald Trump using imagery from a Pokémon game, which the company says does not align with their mission. The White House had previously used Pokémon references in a similar manner.
Key Facts
- The Pokémon Company objected to the White House using a Pokémon meme to promote President Trump.
- The meme changed the title of a Pokémon game to "Make America Great Again."
- The company stated they did not authorize or create the content.
- The Pokémon Company emphasized they do not affiliate with political agendas.
- Social media users responded with their own versions of the meme.
- In 2025, the Department of Homeland Security used a Pokémon slogan in a video about ICE raids.
- The new Pokémon game, Pokopia, was released to the public in March 2026.
