White House AI Rick and Morty Parody Video Sparks Backlash

The official White House X account posted a 36‑second AI‑generated video that mimics the opening sequence of the animated series *Rick and Morty*. The clip shows President Donald Trump and Vice‑President JD Vance piloting a flying saucer, pursued by a winged demon, while Border Chief Tom Homan arrests an alien and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer removes a mask to reveal a robot. The video ends with the word “MAGA” flashing alongside the White House seal.

The post provoked immediate criticism. Former Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene wrote, “People can’t afford gas, groceries, rent and healthcare and this is the weird embarrassing crap the official White House account is putting out.” Fans of the show also mocked the effort, with one comment stating, “Rick would think you guys are huge f***in losers.” The timing drew additional ire, as the United States is concurrently engaged in conflict with Iran and facing rising living‑cost concerns. Co‑creator Dan Harmon earlier noted that aspects of Trump and former President Barack Obama inspired his new cartoon *President Curtis*, but the creators of *Rick and Morty* have not yet responded.

Overall, the parody was described by observers as a low‑brow use of taxpayer‑funded resources and an insensitive cultural reference amid domestic challenges.