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The pop star condemns “evil” immigration clip featuring her music.
Sabrina Carpenter has publicly condemned the White House after officials used one of her songs in a social-media video promoting the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.
The singer called the clip “evil and disgusting” and demanded the government stop using her work to support its policies.
Disputed video
The video was posted on Monday on official White House channels. It features Carpenter’s 2024 hit Juno played over footage of ICE agents chasing and detaining several individuals as onlookers film with their phones.
The caption, “Have you ever tried this? Bye-bye”, quotes a lyric from the song and is paired with emojis.
Carpenter responded on X early Tuesday, writing: “Never use me or my music to serve your inhumane agenda.”
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White house fires back
White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson quickly pushed back, issuing a statement:
“We will not apologize for deporting dangerous criminals, rapists, and pedophiles from our country. Anyone who would defend these sick monsters must be stupid or mentally retarded.”
More than 20 musicians, including Neil Young and The Rolling Stones, have previously objected to their songs being used in political messaging or campaign events.
The White House has not indicated whether the video will be removed or edited.
Political backdrop
President Donald Trump, now in his second non-consecutive term, maintains a heavy presence on social media.
Monday’s video showed the administration’s aggressive approach to immigration, a strategy that has drawn criticism from civil-rights groups and immigrant-advocacy organizations.
Detractors, including Pope Leo XIV, have condemned recent enforcement tactics, citing arrests at courthouses, raids in predominantly Hispanic neighborhoods, and sweeps of apartment complexes housing undocumented residents.
Sources: TASS; The Gazette; White House statements; artist statements on X; Digi24
