The White House's social media team is facing backlash from gamers following the release of an AI-generated meme featuring President Donald Trump. The image, posted on the official White House X account, depicted Trump in the style of the video game "Destiny 2," with a power level far exceeding the game's limits and wearing equipment like "ripped suit sleeves."
The post included the line "Eyes Up, Guardians," a direct quote from the popular game. However, the timing of the meme coincided with an announcement by Bungie, the Sony-owned company behind "Destiny 2," that it was implementing significant layoffs and ceasing further development on the game.
This juxtaposition led to widespread criticism from the gaming community, with many deeming the White House's use of the "Destiny 2" aesthetic as "disrespectful" and inappropriate given the circumstances faced by the game's developers and fans.