White House launches deportation and border-wall game, triggering a backlash

The White House website now hosts its own version of “Snake,” but the player does not control a growing reptile. In “Rio Run,” the character is a suited man who bears a striking resemblance to Tom Homan, Donald Trump’s border czar.

The game takes its name from Rio Grande, the river that forms part of the border between the United States and Mexico. Its launch has prompted a wave of reactions, while the Trump administration appears very pleased with the result.

“Snake” became a familiar mobile game after the iPhone launched in 2007. Players guided a snake around the screen, collecting food and growing longer with each successful pickup. The format has inspired countless imitations.

Now the White House has added another version, placing the game directly on its website. The article highlights the resemblance between its central character and Homan, linking the playful format to the administration’s focus on deportations and the border wall.