Entertainment over policy? White House arcade games ignite backlash

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News Source : Al Jazeera English

News Summary

  • The White House unveiled five arcade-style games on its website on Thursday.
  • Critics accuse the administration of prioritising entertainment over addressing rising living costs and the ongoing war on Iran.
  • The games include “Build the Wall” where players run to capture little green figures before they reach a border wall.
  • The White House, meanwhile, appeared unfazed, posting “CAN’T STOP WINNING” on X alongside a link to the games.“The cruelty, the extremity of the administration … is no longer surprising,” one critic said.

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