The US government has been using Mario, Pokémon and other Japanese brands in political social media posts. Japan is now reportedly asking the Trump administration to stop. 4 Reviews ← exclude selected types ← exclude selected tagsThe US government regularly uses imagery from video games and anime to promote political messages on social media. The ministry is also reportedly concerned that linking well-known Japanese brands with political messaging could negatively affect public perception. Many users are sharply criticizing the Trump administration's social media strategy.