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Transformers Hits Out After Trump Administration's AI-Generated Optimus Prime Post

Optimus Prime and Donald Trump The company behind the Transformers franchise has issued a statement following the Donald Trump administration's recent posts using the likeness of one of the company's signature characters. Earlier this week, the X account for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reposted a message which read: " DHS is getting the worst of the worst off of America's roads.

Transformers Hits Out After Trump Administration's AI-Generated Optimus Prime Post

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Optimus Prime and Donald Trump The company behind the Transformers franchise has issued a statement following the Donald Trump administration's recent posts using the likeness of one of the company's...

Earlier this week, the X account for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reposted a message which read: " DHS is getting the worst of the worst off of America's roads.

Age Of Deportation." A day later, Hasbro – the owner of the Transformers brand – issued a statement which read: "Optimus Prime is a beloved character who represents humility, leadership, compassion and justice.

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Optimus Prime and Donald Trump The company behind the Transformers franchise has issued a statement following the Donald Trump administration's recent posts using the likeness of one of the company's signature characters. Earlier this week, the X account for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reposted a message which read: " DHS is getting the worst of the worst off of America's roads. Age Of Deportation." A day later, Hasbro – the owner of the Transformers brand – issued a statement which read: "Optimus Prime is a beloved character who represents humility, leadership, compassion and justice.

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"Far too many American lives have been lost or permanently changed because illegal aliens who have no business being on our roads have been granted CDLs." On Wednesday night, the account then shared an image depicting the Transformers character Optimus Prime alongside the message: "Transformers:

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"Hasbro is aware of the recent posts using his likeness.

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