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The Trump administration's signature policies are combating illegal immigration and building a border wall, and the release of the game appears to be part of an online strategy to widely communicate these policies to the public.
[Washington Current Affairs] On the 3rd, the U.S. White House released a game on its website with themes such as countering illegal immigration and border walls, which are among the Trump administration's signature policies. The White House told the US media that it is "focused on innovative ways to communicate President Trump's accomplishments in a way that resonates with all Americans."
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There are five types of games, including a game where you capture illegal immigrants along the Rio Grande River on the Mexican border, and a game called ``Build the Wall'' where you build a wall. X (formerly Twitter) is advertising the game with a video featuring the MAGA (Make America Great Again) logo, which appears to be modeled after the design of gaming giant Sega.
In response, human rights groups have criticized the idea of turning immigration detention into a game. CNN TV said, ``This is the administration's online strategy to provoke the Democratic Party.''
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The White House may release additional games with similar policy themes in the future.
Possible · Within weeks

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