The White House pulls its racist Tetris clone
The White House removed a browser-based game titled 'Build the Wall' from its website following criticism and potential trademark concerns from the Tetris Company. The game, which featured anti-immigration themes, was part of a collection of arcade-style games hosted on the official government site.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the intersection of political messaging, digital government communications, and intellectual property rights.
The White House has taken down its racist Tetris ripoff days after launching a website dedicated to “arcade games,” as spotted earlier by Kotaku. The Tetris clone, called “Build the Wall,” involved stacking different-sized blocks to prevent a “zombie border siege.”
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