Trump administration appeals to "make America great again" with "Poco a Pokemon"-style image Pokemon Co., Ltd. issued a statement saying "we do not allow it to be used"

The company issued a statement officially objecting to the Pokémon Co., Ltd. after the Trump administration posted a meme image on social media related to the just-released slow-life sandbox game Pokoa Pokemon, which had made a similar statement last year. The government is protesting against the repeated use of Pokemon Co., Ltd.'s intellectual property on social media. On March 5, 2026, the official White House X account posted an image with the slogan "MAGA (Make America Great Again)." This image is a design that directly reminds me of "Poco A Pokemon". The words "Make America Great Again" written in the image are very similar to the font of "Poco A Pokemon", and you can see the familiar Pokémon in the background. At the time of publication, the post in question has been viewed about 26 million times. MAGA ?? ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/8QRVP23zGu — The White House (@WhiteHouse) March 5, 2026 In a statement, The Pokémon Inc. emphasizes that it does not allow the White House to use its intellectual property on social media. "We are aware that social media content has been posted, including images related to our brand," a company representative told The New York Times. "We are not involved in the creation and publication of such content and do not authorize the use of our intellectual property. This mission is not tied to any political views or intentions." In September last year, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security released a video featuring footage of people being handcuffed and arrested, along with the theme song and video of the anime "Pokémon." At this time, Pokemon Co., Ltd. had officially issued a statement. "We are aware that the Department of Homeland Security has posted a video containing images and words related to our brand," The Pokémon Company International commented to IGN US. "We are not involved in the creation and publication of such content and do not authorize the use of our intellectual property."...