Halo Actor Demands Trump's White House Remove Voice From 'War Porn' Video

Steve Downes, the voice of Master Chief, condemns the use of his voice in a White House propaganda video supporting the war in Iran.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Steve Downes, the voice actor who plays Master Chief in the Halo video game franchise, has demanded that the Trump White House remove his voice from a propaganda video that the administration is using to promote the war in Iran. Downes slammed the video as "disgusting and juvenile war porn" and said he did not participate in or endorse the use of his voice in the clip.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the growing backlash from celebrities and public figures against having their likenesses or voices used without permission in political propaganda videos. It also reflects the broader controversy surrounding the Trump administration's aggressive actions against Iran and the public's concerns about potential military escalation.

The details

In a post on X, Downes wrote: "It has come to my attention that there is at least one propaganda video circulating that was either produced or at the very least endorsed by the White House that uses images of Master Chief and uses my voice to support the war in Iran." He demanded that the producers of the video "remove my voice immediately." The video also features clips from other movies like "Tropic Thunder" and "Gladiator," with the motto "Justice the American Way" despite featuring non-American characters.

  • The White House began launching attacks against Iran with the help of Israel on the last day of February 2026.

The players

Steve Downes

The voice actor who plays Master Chief in the Halo video game franchise.

Donald Trump

The former President of the United States whose administration is behind the propaganda video.

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What they’re saying

“Let me make this crystal clear: I did not participate in nor was I consulted, nor do I endorse the use of my voice in this video, or the message it conveys.”

— Steve Downes, Halo Voice Actor (X)

“Hey White House, please remove the 'Tropic Thunder' clip. We never gave you permission and have no interest in being a part of your propaganda machine. War is not a movie.”

— Ben Stiller (X)

What’s next

It is unclear if the White House will remove Downes' voice from the propaganda video as he has demanded.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the growing resistance from celebrities and public figures against having their work and likenesses used without permission in political propaganda, especially when it involves promoting controversial military actions. It reflects the broader public backlash against the Trump administration's aggressive foreign policy approach.