Pokémon Company Criticises DHS Over ICE Deportation Video Use | Firstpost America

September 26, 2025, 11:05 PM ISTFirstpost America by Eric Ham

The Pokémon theme song has sparked controversy after the US Department of Homeland Security used it in a video showing ICE deportation raids. Clips from the original anime, featuring Ash Ketchum, were spliced with real arrest footage and ended with mock Pokémon trading cards displaying detainees’ mugshots and alleged crimes. Pokémon Company International confirmed it did not give permission for its song, imagery, or slogan "Gotta Catch 'Em All" to be used. Comedian Theo Von and singer Jess Glynne also criticised similar DHS videos. The clip has drawn millions of views and intense backlash online. Watch as childhood nostalgia collides with government enforcement in this unusual mashup.

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