Former NFL player Ryan Clark is calling out Donald Trump’s office for using his old Steelers highlights in a social media post. The video showed military strikes in Iran alongside sports clips. Clark made himself clear stating the video was insensitive and unprofessional.
“There are families here in our country whose loved ones have decided to give their life to fight for our rights and our freedoms, who don’t see war as a sport. War doesn’t deserve a highlight film, for ‘Tropic Thunder’ to be a part of it. War is not a comedy,” Clarkspoke about the video on his podcast called The Pivot. He did not like his image being used for war.
The official White House account on Xposted the 36-second video on March 6, 2026. It featured heavy hits from Clark and other players like Ed Reed. The footage also showed missiles hitting targets in Iran.
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— The White House (@WhiteHouse) March 6, 2026
Clark stated the video was absolutely disgusting and despicable. He also said that this is not a highlight film. He told his audience that war is not a comedy.
The video used the song Thunderstruck by AC/DC. It also had clips from the movie Tropic Thunder. Actor Ben Stiller was also angry about the video. Stiller said his team never gave permission for the clips.
Other NFL stars joined Clark in the fight. Ed Reed wrote that he did not approve the message. Ray Lewis also spoke against the use of his football plays.
Clark noted he only learned about the video from reporters. He said he would never agree to be part of war propaganda. He criticized the Trump administration’s leadership.
The White House defended the social media post. A spokeswoman said they would show the military’s success in real time. Many people on social media still think the video was a mistake.
The NFL has not made a formal statement yet. However, the players are making their voices heard. They want their sports history to stay separate from military actions.
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Many celebrities do not want their work in the White House video. Ben Stiller said he does not want to be part of a propaganda machine. This shows that many stars are upset.
The Pokémon Company alsospoke out. They want to avoid political content. This conflict shows how social media can cause big problems for the government.
Ryan Clark continues to be a strong voice on this issue. He says the government should act like public servants and not reality stars. He wants more respect for the people involved in war.
The video remains a major topic on news sites. It has millions of views but most comments are negative. The White House has not removed the video yet.