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RazorbackExpat

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Fri Sep 26, 2025, 08:39 AM Friday

Pokemon company protests Department of Homeland Security 'Gotta Catch 'Em All' post [View all]

"The company behind the popular Pokémon franchise says it doesn’t want its characters used for propaganda.

"The Department of Homeland Security uploaded a Pokémon-themed montage of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids to social media earlier this week. The connection to the franchise was clear, as the recognizable theme song played, the original animation appeared and its signature blue and yellow text materialized.

The video angered many fans. The Japanese gaming company said the federal agency was not authorized to use its original content.

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-09-25/pokemon-speaks-out-against-department-of-homeland-security-using-their-material

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