"We are aware of recent social content that includes imagery associated with our brand. We were not involved in its creation or distribution, and no permission was granted for the use of our intellectual property. Our mission is to bring the world together, and that mission is not affiliated with any political viewpoint or agenda."
"No corner of entertainment is safe from the White House using its IP on its social media or campaigns. Musicians, such as Sabrina Carpenter and Jess Glynne, and artists, comedians, and their fans have objected to the Trump administration using their art to promote its agenda."
The White House attempted to capitalize on a viral trend by using Pokémon's font to write 'Make America Great Again' on X, but faced immediate backlash from users. The Pokémon Company International issued a statement clarifying they had no involvement in the post and did not grant permission for their intellectual property to be used. The company emphasized their mission to unite the world without affiliation to any political viewpoint. This incident mirrors a previous controversy when the Department of Homeland Security used the Pokémon theme song in an ICE arrest video. Multiple artists and musicians have similarly objected to the Trump administration's unauthorized use of their creative work for political purposes.
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