US White House Launches Arcade Games Turning Trump Policies Into Online Games
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The White House has launched a new online arcade featuring five retro-style video games based on key policies of US President Donald Trump. The “Arcade” section was added to the official White House website on September 3, with games covering immigration, border security, school food standards and Trump’s child savings programme. The move has drawn criticism for turning real-world political issues into entertainment.
Immigration Policies Turned Into Games
Two of the five games focus on Trump’s immigration and border policies. “Rio Run” is inspired by the classic game Snake. Players control a border patrol character near the Rio Grande and collect people attempting to cross the border. Another game, “Build the Wall”, uses mechanics similar to Tetris, asking players to build a border wall and stop figures from crossing it.
Other Trump Policies Featured
The remaining three games promote other parts of the administration’s agenda. “Flappy Bill” is based on Flappy Bird and features a bald eagle carrying legislation across Washington DC. “Supply Line” asks players to sort school food under the administration’s “Make America Healthy Again” programme. “Trump Savings Tycoon” requires players to collect money linked to the administration’s child savings accounts.
Supporters Welcome the Move
The launch also received positive reactions from some Trump supporters online. Some users praised the games and shared their scores, while one X user described the arcade as “a hoot”. Another user wrote, “This White House is AWESOM,” showing the sharp divide in online reactions. The White House promoted the arcade on X with the message “Can’t stop winning” and presented the games as a new way to communicate the administration’s policies.
Games Face Backlash Online
The arcade has faced strong criticism, particularly over the games based on deportation and border enforcement. Several users on X also expressed their negative reactions, criticising the White House for turning immigration enforcement and deportation into entertainment.
