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White House Launches Arcade.Gov, a Minigame Site Where You Catch Immigrants, Build a Tetris Border Wall, and 'Fill Your Kids' Trump Accounts' With Bitcoin

Donald Trump's White House has launched Arcade.Gov, a site with mini-games where you catch and deport immigrants, or use Tetris blocks to build a border wall.

White House Launches Arcade.Gov, a Minigame Site Where You Catch Immigrants, Build a Tetris Border Wall, and 'Fill Your Kids' Trump Accounts' With Bitcoin

The White House recently introduced Arcade.Gov, an interactive website featuring mini-games centered around controversial themes. Players can participate in games like "Catch and Deport Immigrants," where they aim to deport individuals, as well as "Build the Border Wall" using Tetris blocks. The site also includes other minigames such as "Flappy Bill," "Rio Run," and "Trump Savings Tycoon," each with a unique premise that references existing games and concepts.

These games are designed to engage and entertain supporters of the current administration, while also sparking controversy and drawing criticism from various parties, including gaming companies and individuals who have voiced concerns over the use of their intellectual property. The White House's decision to launch such a site reflects a strategy to generate attention and maintain public engagement, regardless of the potential backlash.

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