A video posted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) featuring a Pokémon-themed edit of immigration enforcement actions is drawing attention online – and raising concerns from the company behind the popular franchise.
Pokémon responds to DHS’s Pokémon-themed ICE arrests video
What we know:
The video , published on X on Tuesday, includes scenes of federal agents conducting arrests, set to the Pokémon theme song and incorporates imagery from the animated television series.
The video ends with individuals depicted as Pokémon trading cards and includes the franchise’s popular tagline, " Gotta Catch ‘Em All ." The tagline is also used as the video’s caption.
What they're saying:
In a statement to FOX Local, The Pokémon Company International said the organization was not