Pokémon fans outraged over DHS using anime for propaganda

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has sparked outrage among Pokémon fans by using the popular anime franchise in a video promoting its Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agencies. The video, which features Pokémon characters, has been criticized as propaganda and an attempt to normalize the controversial actions of these agencies. Fans have expressed their disappointment and anger on social media, accusing the DHS of exploiting a beloved franchise to push its political agenda. Many have called for Nintendo, the creator of Pokémon, to take action and dissociate the brand from the DHS video. The incident has highlighted the ongoing tensions surrounding immigration policies and the public's perception of the government's enforcement agencies. The DHS's use of Pokémon in this context has been viewed by many as an insensitive and inappropriate attempt to appeal to a younger audience.