The Pokémon Company distances itself from Trump administration’s Pokopia-inspired social media post

You know how everyone’s using the Pokopia logo generator for their online shenanigans? Yeah, well the Trump administration jumped on the bandwagon with all the subtlety of the “How do you do, fellow kids” meme, and the Pokémon Company International isn’t exactly amused. "We are aware of recent social content that includes imagery associated with our brand,” spokeswoman Sravanthi Dev wrote in an official statement to the New York Times. “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." The post from the White House X account shows the Pokopia logo, but instead of the game’s name, it says “make america great again.” This template has become the latest viral trend among gamers online after one Pokémon fan made the Pokopia logo generator in the days leading up to the life-sim’s release. Not exactly original, Don. Screenshot by Destructoid This isn’t the first time the Trump administration has used video games to market the MAGA movement, and it unfortunately won’t be the last. Heck, this isn’t even the first time the Trump administration has used the Pokémon branding specifically in pushing its own agenda. In September, the Department of Homeland Security used the original Pokémon theme song and the series' trademark catchphrase, “Gotta Catch ‘Em All,” to show off law enforcement detaining people. That video is still up on the Homeland Security’s X account, even though the Pokémon Company International said the federal agency did not have authorization to use or distribute its content. The administration seemingly didn’t get that memo—or more than likely, didn’t care to read it. The Trump administration has also likened illegal immigrants to Halo’s Flood in an ICE recruiting effort and used Call of Duty clips in social media posts about the war with Iran just yesterday. The post The Pokémon Company distances itself from Trump administration’s Pokopia-inspired social media post appeared first on Destructoid.

Mar 6, 2026 - 14:02

The Pokémon Company distances itself from Trump administration’s Pokopia-inspired social media post

You know how everyone’s using the Pokopia logo generator for their online shenanigans? Yeah, well the Trump administration jumped on the bandwagon with all the subtlety of the “How do you do, fellow kids” meme, and the Pokémon Company International isn’t exactly amused.

"We are aware of recent social content that includes imagery associated with our brand,” spokeswoman Sravanthi Dev wrote in an official statement to the New York Times. “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."

The post from the White House X account shows the Pokopia logo, but instead of the game’s name, it says “make america great again.” This template has become the latest viral trend among gamers online after one Pokémon fan made the Pokopia logo generator in the days leading up to the life-sim’s release.

Not exactly original, Don. Screenshot by Destructoid This isn’t the first time the Trump administration has used video games to market the MAGA movement, and it unfortunately won’t be the last. Heck, this isn’t even the first time the Trump administration has used the Pokémon branding specifically in pushing its own agenda.

In September, the Department of Homeland Security used the original Pokémon theme song and the series' trademark catchphrase, “Gotta Catch ‘Em All,” to show off law enforcement detaining people. That video is still up on the Homeland Security’s X account, even though the Pokémon Company International said the federal agency did not have authorization to use or distribute its content.

The administration seemingly didn’t get that memo—or more than likely, didn’t care to read it.

The Trump administration has also likened illegal immigrants to Halo’s Flood in an ICE recruiting effort and used Call of Duty clips in social media posts about the war with Iran just yesterday.

The post The Pokémon Company distances itself from Trump administration’s Pokopia-inspired social media post appeared first on Destructoid.

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