Pokémon condemns White House for using its imagery
The company says its "mission is not affiliated with any political viewpoint or agenda," in response to the latest White House meme.
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""Our mission is to bring the world together, and that mission is not affiliated with any political viewpoint or agenda.""
— Sravanthi Dev , Executive
""Hey Mr Pikachu, big fan. Question for you - why no response to articles like this?""
— Donald Trump , Politician
""Yooo DHS i didnt approve to be used in this.""
— Theo Von , Celebrity
"The legacy media wants us to apologize for highlighting the United States Military’s incredible success, but the White House will continue showcasing the many examples of Iran’s ballistic missiles, production facilities, and dreams of owning a nuclear weapon being destroyed in real time."
— Anna Kelly , Executive
"Hey White House, please remove the Tropic Thunder clip. We never gave you permission and have no interest in being a part of your propaganda machine. War is not a movie."
— Ben Stiller , Celebrity
"Credit where credit is due, thank you to @CNN for covering all of our banger videos."
— Steven Cheung , Politician
"The legacy media wants us to apologize for highlighting the United States Military’s incredible success, but the White House will continue showcasing the many examples of Iran’s ballistic missiles, production facilities, and dreams of owning a nuclear weapon being destroyed in real time."
— Anna Kelly , Executive
"Hey White House, please remove the Tropic Thunder clip. We never gave you permission and have no interest in being a part of your propaganda machine. War is not a movie."
— Ben Stiller , Celebrity
"Credit where credit is due."
— Steven Cheung , Politician
"don’t ever use my songs to promote your racist, hateful propaganda."
— Olivia Rodrigo , Celebrity
"I know you know my address so send a check. And please take this down and please keep me out of your ‘banger’ deportation videos."
— Theo Von , Celebrity
"The legacy media wants us to apologize for highlighting the United States Military’s incredible success, but the White House will continue showcasing the many examples of Iran’s ballistic missiles, production facilities, and dreams of owning a nuclear weapon being destroyed in real time."
— Anna Kelly , Executive
"Hey White House, please remove the Tropic Thunder clip. We never gave you permission and have no interest in being a part of your propaganda machine. War is not a movie."
— Ben Stiller , Celebrity
"Credit where credit is due. Thank you to @CNN for covering all of our banger videos."
— Steven Cheung , Politician
Key People
Abigail Jackson is a spokesperson for the White House.
Anna Kelly is a spokesperson for the White House.
Stiller is a well-known actor and comedian.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Hillary Clinton is a former U.S. Secretary of State and presidential candidate.
Musician and guitarist for the band Radiohead.
Kaelan Dorr is a spokesman for the White House.
Kesha is a pop star known for her chart-topping hits and collaborations with other artists.
Olivia Rodrigo is a pop star known for her heartfelt songs and albums.
Paul Thomas Anderson is an acclaimed American filmmaker.
Sabrina Carpenter is an American singer who also appears in Madonna's short film.
Sravanthi Dev is a spokeswoman for Pokémon Company International.
White House communications director.
SZA is an American singer and songwriter known for her soulful music.
Theo Von is a comedian and podcaster.
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The company says its "mission is not affiliated with any political viewpoint or agenda," in response to the latest White House meme.
The Pokémon Company condemned the White House for using its imagery in a social media post featuring the 'Make America Great Again' slogan, emphasizing that they were not involved and did not grant permission for the use of their intellectual property.
Pokémon Company International criticized the White House for using its imagery in a recent social media post promoting the 'Make America Great Again' slogan, stating they were not involved and did not grant permission for the use of their intellectual property.
Pokémon Company International rebuked the White House for using its intellectual property in a social media post featuring the 'Make America Great Again' slogan, stating they were not involved and did not grant permission for the use of their intellectual property.
Pokémon Company International criticized the White House for using its imagery in a recent social media post promoting the 'Make America Great Again' slogan, stating they were not involved and did not grant permission for the use of their intellectual property.
Pokémon Company International criticized the White House for using its imagery in a recent social media post promoting the 'Make America Great Again' slogan, stating they were not involved and did not grant permission for the use of their intellectual property.
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