White House Turns to GTA 6 Meme Amidst Controversy Over Reflecting Pool’s Mountain Dew Color Change
Today, the official White House Twitter account decided to share a rather unflattering take on the recently unveiled Grand Theft Auto 6 cover art, featuring U.S. President Donald Trump alongside his slogan, “Make America Great Again,” styled in the classic GTA font.
It seems Team Trump is hoping this will divert attention from the unsightly state of the Reflecting Pool, which has turned a murky green with algae, and the fact that the President’s recent paint job is reportedly peeling just weeks after it was “fixed.” Oops! Did I mention the Reflecting Pool now resembles a giant vat of Ecto-Cooler? My bad, Mr. President. I’ll keep that to myself next time!
On June 18, shortly after Rockstar Games revealed the official cover art for Grand Theft Auto 6, the White House Twitter account posted an image that appears to have been generated using AI, parodying the iconic design of GTA games and incorporating the pink and purple colors seen in the actual GTA 6 artwork. The spoof cover showcases four different images of Trump, accompanied by the caption: “We really saved America before GTA 6.” They even messed up the helicopter placement!
The replies to this post are a chaotic mix of racism and absurdity that only those steeped in right-wing rhetoric might fully grasp. I’d recommend steering clear of the comments.
In an update, a spokesperson for Rockstar Games declined to comment when approached.
Despite my better judgment, I did scroll through the replies and noticed someone making a joke about the Reflecting Pool, which is currently filled with that unsightly green algae, making it look like the world’s largest pool of Mountain Dew. But seriously, don’t drink it! Officials have been dumping hydrogen peroxide into the pool to combat the algae, which likely thrived due to the new blue paint applied to the bottom. That paint is now reportedly flaking off just weeks after being applied.
Oh man, I wasn’t going to bring that up. My apologies, sir. Your social media antics, like sharing Persona and Call of Duty memes, are definitely winning over young voters who seem unconcerned about the state of the world and the troubling things you keep saying and doing. Just one more Halo joke or GTA meme should seal the deal. Keep it up, and don’t worry about how much greener the Reflecting Pool looks. Everything is just fine.
