# White House use of AI-generated media and political games

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/white-house-use-of-ai-generated-media
> Updated: 2026-09-09T10:26:00.000Z. Sources: 41. Developments: 3.

The White House has begun utilizing artificial intelligence to produce various forms of digital media and interactive content for social media and official websites.

In August 2026, the administration released an AI-generated video inspired by the ‘Game of Thrones’ television series. The clip featured a dynamic map of Washington, D.C., depicting the revitalization of landmarks such as the Capitol and the National World War II Memorial, concluding with the presidential desk depicted as an ‘Iron Throne’.

By September 2026, the administration expanded its use of AI to release retro-style political games through a collection titled ‘Arcade. Gov’. Designed to promote the ‘America First’ agenda, the games include ‘Flappy Bill’, ‘Rio Run’, ‘Build the Wall: Zombie Border Siege’, ‘Supply Line’, and ‘Trump Savings Tycoon’. Kaelan Dorr, deputy assistant to the president and head of digital strategy, described the initiative as ‘policy you can interact with’.

The launch has drawn scrutiny regarding intellectual property and ethics. Following a copyright warning from The Tetris Company, which stated, ‘We take copyright infringement very seriously’, the game ‘Build the Wall: Zombie Border Siege’—which featured mechanics resembling Tetris—was removed from the site. The Tetris Company further noted it believes in ‘the power of connection and bringing people together, not dividing them.’

The administration has also faced backlash for social media content, such as ‘The Legend of Trump: Make America Great Again’, which parodies the aesthetic of Nintendo’s ‘The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time’. Human rights organizations have condemned the gamification of deportations and arrests, arguing it trivializes human lives, while Democratic representatives have criticized the administration for prioritizing gaming over addressing economic issues.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-09: White House uses video games to promote Trump administration policies

The White House has released several retro-style video games to promote its agenda, including a Zelda parody and a Tetris-style border game that was removed following copyright concerns from The Tetris Company.

33 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-white-house-uses-zelda-inspired-video-to-promote-donald-trump

### 2026-09-05: White House launches Arcade. Gov games to promote Trump policies

The White House launched ‘Arcade. Gov’, a series of retro-style games promoting Trump administration policies, sparking controversy over human rights and intellectual property usage.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/white-house-releases-ai-generated-political-retro-games

### 2026-08-10: White House uses AI to create 'Game of Thrones' inspired video

The White House released an AI-generated video on X inspired by 'Game of Thrones,' depicting the Oval Office desk transforming into the Iron Throne as part of a Washington, D.C. beautification theme.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/white-house-uses-ai-to-create-game-of-thrones-inspired-video

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