In March 2026, the franchise faced a "messed up" crossover into American politics when its imagery was used in unauthorized government memes.
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The White House circulated memes featuring Pikachu alongside "Make America Great Again" messaging and used the "Gotta catch 'em all" slogan in videos depicting U.S. Border Patrol arrests. In March 2026, the franchise faced a "messed