The Trump administration recently hosted several arcade-style games on its official website, including one titled 'Build the Wall.' This game featured gameplay similar to Tetris, requiring players to stack blocks of different shapes. The objective was to construct a wall to prevent a fictional 'zombie border siege,' a concept that drew significant criticism for its racial undertones. Shortly after the game's presence was made public, the Tetris Company, which holds the rights to the original Tetris game, issued a statement clarifying that it was not involved in the game's development. The company emphasized its commitment to protecting its copyrights. Following this, the 'Build the Wall' game page was removed from the White House website and now returns a 404 error. Meanwhile, another game titled 'Rio Run' remains available on the site, where players control a character tasked with deporting immigrant figures. The removal of 'Build the Wall' highlights ongoing concerns about copyright enforcement and the use of politically charged content in government-sponsored media.
White House Removes 'Build the Wall' Game Following Tetris Company's Copyright Complaint
The White House has removed a game called 'Build the Wall' from its website after the Tetris Company raised copyright concerns. The game, which resembled Tetris and faced criticism for its content, is no longer accessible online.
September 8, 2026•1 min read•Source: techcrunch.com•By Lucas Ropek
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