Amid mass layoffs at Bungie, the official White House X account issues sociopathic Destiny 2 meme
The official White House X account posted a Destiny 2-themed meme featuring an AI-generated depiction of Donald Trump as a muscular Guardian wielding a Gjallarhorn, the exotic sniper rifle from Bungie’s online shooter. The image depicts Trump against a backdrop of B2 bombers, fighter jets, and a Rolls Royce, assigned a power level of 4700—far exceeding Destiny 2’s actual maximum of 550.
The post, captioned “Eyes up, Guardians,” represents the White House’s latest venture into video game-related meme content. The timing drew criticism, as the post coincided with mass layoffs at Bungie, the studio behind Destiny 2. The incident highlights the increasing intersection of political communications and internet culture, where government accounts leverage popular gaming references and AI-generated imagery to engage digital audiences. However, it underscores the disconnect between lighthearted gaming memes and serious industry developments, particularly labor challenges facing major game studios.