Satirical comic of Ben Stiller as his 'Tropic Thunder' character surrounded by exaggerated Hollywood figures in a White House propaganda setup.

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White House Includes Unauthorized Hollywood Characters in Propaganda

Published March 7, 2026

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In a bizarre twist, the White House released a propaganda video featuring unauthorized clips of Hollywood characters, including Ben Stiller's role from 'Tropic Thunder'. Stiller and others criticized the unexpected use of their imagery in what some call cultural propaganda.

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The White House released a video promoting ‘justice the American way’, featuring various Hollywood characters without permission. One of the unauthorized clips included Ben Stiller’s character from the film ‘Tropic Thunder’, leading to Stiller requesting its removal and defending that ‘war is not a movie’. The incident has sparked debates on the ethical implications of using pop culture in government propaganda.

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