Arcade games satirizing the Trump administration's war in Iran have been installed at the District of Columbia War Memorial, courtesy of the activist group Secret Handshake. Known for erecting statues around Washington, D.C., memorializing the friendship between President Donald Trump and late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the group has now turned its focus to the administration's conflict with Iran.
Installation of the Arcade Games
Three fully functional arcade games were placed at the memorial on Monday. According to Secret Handshake, the games feature elements such as furious tweet battles against Iranian schoolgirls, low-flow shower heads, and other perceived threats to American freedom, including DEI initiatives and The Pope. Players can also collect several Trump-style peace trophies.
The group stated, "Just to save you time, the only way you can lose is by trying to hold Melania's hand. But it's The Middle East, so you also can't win either." A plaque near the machines reads: "The Trump administration knows that the best way to sell combat is by making it a video game, that's why they've been pumping out the 'sickest' Iran War video game hype reels. But why stop at clips when you could go full throttle? Introducing Operation Epic Furious: Strait to Hell, a high-octane, flag-waving, boots-on-the-ground simulator where freedom isn't debated, it's deployed. No briefings, no hesitation; just pure pixelated patriotism. Strap in and play hard, because this game may never end."
Duration and Online Availability
The arcade games are expected to remain at the D.C. War Memorial, located near the reflecting pool in West Potomac Park, for a few days. The group has also made the game available online for those unable to visit in person.
A representative for Secret Handshake described the creation of the game as a labor of love, noting, "We have been working on it nonstop for the last three weeks." HuffPost has reached out to the White House for comment.
Visual Elements of the Game
The satirical game includes depictions of various figures. One machine shows an angry Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, while another features President Trump, who has been the focus of several satirical installations in Washington, D.C., over the past year. Trump's attacks on the pope also receive treatment in the game. FBI Director Kash Patel's alleged fondness for drinking is highlighted, and Russian President Vladimir Putin appears as an animated centaur.
