HBO Responds to Trump's 'Game of Thrones' Meme: 'Prefer Our Trademark Not Be Misappropriated' | THR News

HBO Responds to Trump's 'Game of Thrones' Meme: 'Prefer Our Trademark Not Be Misappropriated' | THR News

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President Trump used a Game of Thrones-themed meme to announce the re-imposition of US sanctions on Iran, referencing the popular phrase 'Winter is Coming.' The meme drew reactions from Game of Thrones actors Maisie Williams and Sophie Turner, as well as a statement from HBO expressing their preference for their trademark not to be used for political purposes. The Trump administration announced that sanctions on Iran's energy, shipbuilding, shipping, and banking sectors would take effect, further unraveling the 2015 nuclear deal established by former President Obama.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the theme of the meme President Trump used to announce sanctions on Iran?

A popular movie quote

A Game of Thrones reference

A famous historical event

A well-known song lyric

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Maisie Williams respond to Trump's Game of Thrones-themed tweet?

She retweeted it

She ignored it

She supported it

She replied with 'Not today'

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was HBO's reaction to the use of their trademark in Trump's meme?

They supported it

They were unaware and disapproved

They collaborated on it

They ignored it

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sectors were affected by the re-imposed US sanctions on Iran?

Healthcare and agriculture

Energy, shipbuilding, shipping, and banking

Technology and education

Tourism and entertainment

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the broader implication of re-imposing sanctions on Iran?

Strengthening the nuclear deal

Unraveling a previous foreign policy achievement

Boosting the global economy

Improving US-Iran relations