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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What did HBO say regarding the use of their trademark in Trump's tweet?

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What sectors were affected by the sanctions announced by the Trump administration?

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