Pokémon rebukes White House's use of its IP in a social media post
NBC News • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Pokémon Company International stated it did not authorize the White House to use imagery resembling the cover of Nintendo's new game, Pokémon Pokopia, in a “Make America Great Again” meme shared on social media.
- The company emphasized its mission to unite people and distanced itself from any political affiliations, while not confirming whether it will pursue legal action.
- This incident follows previous controversies where the White House and other government agencies used copyrighted content from Pokémon, Studio Ghibli, and various artists without permission in political messaging.
- Celebrities including Olivia Rodrigo, Sabrina Carpenter, and SZA have publicly condemned the unauthorized use of their music by U.S. government agencies to promote immigration enforcement policies.
- The White House and related agencies have
