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White House Uses Memes and Video Games to Portray War in Iran – Outrage in the US

Published March 15, 2026, 09:17
White House Uses Memes and Video Games to Portray War in Iran – Outrage in the US

The Trump administration is promoting the US military operation against Iran using a concerning tactic: presenting the war as a video game or meme on social media. Videos combine real footage of bombings with scenes from action movies and video games, using sound effects and aesthetics reminiscent of entertainment. This practice has sparked outrage, with many arguing that it trivializes the seriousness of war and distances the public from the human tragedy it entails. Despite the government's justifications, the use of such media raises concerns about desensitization to violence and dehumanization.