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Tetris denounces Trump's racist knock-off

The White House's "Build The Wall" ripoff is already garnering widespread condemnation.

Tetris denounces Trump's racist knock-off

This afternoon, the Trump administration's release of a series of low-quality video games depicting immigrants in a negative light drew a strong response from the Tetris Company. The official Tetris social media account denounced the unauthorized use of the popular game's mechanics, clarifying that they were not involved in the creation of "Build the Wall."

The statement emphasized their commitment to the values of Tetris, which they define as fostering connections rather than creating divisions. The company expressed gratitude to their fans and condemned the infringement of their copyright. This is not the first time that intellectual property holders have vehemently opposed the Trump administration's unauthorized use of their content in political campaigns and propaganda.

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