The White House recently shared a video on TikTok using footage from Homeland Security that showed ICE arrests. Surprisingly, the video also included clips and music from the classic theme song of the *Pokemon* anime, which remains well-known and popular even now.
When the English dub of the *Pokemon* anime first came out, it featured the well-known theme song, “Pokemon Theme” (also called “Gotta Catch ‘em All!”). While later seasons used different themes, “Pokemon Theme” remains the most beloved. Like many popular songs, it’s been parodied extensively and frequently appears in TikTok videos. However, a recent use of the song sparked some controversy.
White House Posts Controversial Pokemon ICE Video
On September 22nd, the White House’s official TikTok account shared a video seemingly showing arrests made by ICE, with the footage originally coming from Homeland Security. The video mixes these arrest clips with scenes from the *Pokemon* anime opening theme, featuring the character Ash Ketchum and a Poke Ball. The video concludes by displaying *Pokemon* cards that show the individuals arrested and the crimes they are accused of committing.
The video is receiving a lot of different reactions from viewers. As of now, it has over 98,000 likes and 108,000 shares, but comments show a clear divide in opinion. Some people are upset, with one popular comment urging Nintendo to take legal action over the use of the *Pokemon* theme song, and others claiming the video is a distraction from the Epstein Files. One highly-liked comment called it a “despicable” and “shameful” display of leadership. However, others are praising the person managing the White House TikTok account, suggesting they deserve a pay raise, and some even say this content is exactly what they expected.
During his presidency, Donald Trump often clashed with the video game industry and the social media app TikTok. Recently, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. proposed that video games might contribute to gun violence, echoing Trump’s past claims where he blamed mass shootings on violent games and advocated for stricter rules. TikTok has faced repeated threats of being banned in the US, but recent reports suggest a deal between the US and China may allow it to continue operating in the country for the foreseeable future.
I’ve been following the news, and it’s pretty strange that Nintendo and The Pokémon Company haven’t said anything about the White House using the *Pokémon* theme song in a video about ICE arrests. It’s just… weird, and I’m surprised we haven’t heard an official statement yet.
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2025-09-23 08:04