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Stiller Slams White House for Tropic Thunder Propaganda
7 Mar
Summary
- Ben Stiller requested removal of a Tropic Thunder clip.
- The White House used the clip in a war capabilities video.
- Stiller stated his movie should not be used for propaganda.
Ben Stiller has publicly criticized the White House for incorporating a clip from his satirical film "Tropic Thunder" into a social media post promoting the nation's military strength. The actor and director of the 2008 comedy took to social media to demand the removal of the brief segment, which featured a dancing Tom Cruise character. Stiller asserted that the White House did not have permission to use the footage.
He expressed his strong disapproval, stating, "I don't want my movie being used as part of your propaganda machine." The White House had uploaded the video mashup, which included clips from various blockbusters and video games, on Thursday. The post has since garnered over 28 million views. Stiller's message concluded with a firm stance: "War is not a movie."
