Ben Stiller asks White House to remove 'Tropic Thunder' clip from military video
Actor Ben Stiller requested the White House remove footage from his 2008 film from a pro-military video montage posted on social media.

Actor Ben Stiller has asked the White House to remove clips from his 2008 satirical action movie "Tropic Thunder" that were included in a military-themed video montage posted on social media.
The Trump administration posted the video on the social platform X on Thursday, featuring clips from multiple films with the caption "JUSTICE THE AMERICAN WAY." The video was posted following joint U.S. and Israeli military strikes.
Stiller criticized the White House's use of the footage on Friday, stating that the administration did not receive permission to use clips from his comedy film. The actor emphasized that "war is not a movie" in his response to the video's publication.
"Tropic Thunder" is a satirical action-comedy that parodies Hollywood war films and the film industry. The movie starred Stiller alongside Robert Downey Jr. and Jack Black, and was known for its commentary on both military conflicts and entertainment industry practices.
The incident highlights ongoing questions about the use of copyrighted entertainment content in government communications and social media posts. It remains unclear whether the White House will comply with Stiller's request to remove the footage from the video montage.