The White House is under intense fire after releasing a high-octane 42-second video titled "JUSTICE THE AMERICAN WAY" on its official social media channels. Posted on March 6, 2026, the clip features a jarring mix of Hollywood movie scenes, popular anime, and real-life footage of U.S. military strikes on Iran. Critics and media outlets, including Mediaite and The Times of India, are slamming the production as "war propaganda" for its attempt to frame military action as cinematic entertainment.

Actor Ben Stiller quickly voiced his disapproval after seeing a clip from his 2008 film Tropic Thunder used in the montage. Stiller has publicly demanded the immediate removal of the footage, joining a chorus of voices concerned about the trivialization of international conflict. The video also reportedly includes uncredited clips from various television shows and Japanese animation, sparking a heated debate over the government's use of copyrighted material without permission.

The controversy has grown as international outlets like The Nightly and India Today report on the backlash from both the entertainment industry and political observers. While the video was intended to showcase American military resolve, the inclusion of fictional media alongside actual combat footage has drawn widespread condemnation. White House Communications Director Steven Cheung and spokesperson Anna Kelly have since defended the video as part of 'Operation Epic Fury,' dismissing the criticisms and copyright allegations.