The Trump administration is embracing viral pop culture references to advance its political agenda online, a dramatic departure from past White House practices.

The posts, often shared as memes on the social media accounts of agencies from the Pentagon to the Energy Department, have tapped into cultural and political flashpoints, touching on everything from South Park to the controversial American Eagle advertisement featuring actress Sydney Sweeney.

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