US pop star Sabrina Carpenter has publicly objected to the White House’s use of her music in a social media video promoting its immigration crackdown. The dispute began after the administration released a video on Monday featuring Carpenter’s hit 2024 song “Juno.”
The video showed ICE officers chasing and detaining individuals during immigration enforcement operations. Bystanders could be seen filming the activity on their phones. The post included a caption referencing lyrics from Carpenter’s song, along with emojis, giving the video a casual tone despite its serious subject.
Carpenter reacted soon after. She wrote on X that the video was “evil and disgusting” and demanded that the White House never use her music again. She accused the administration of using her work to promote an “inhumane agenda.” Her post quickly went viral, receiving more than 70 million views.
In response, White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson issued a sharply worded statement. She said the administration would not apologise for deporting dangerous criminals. She accused Carpenter and other critics of defending individuals she described as violent offenders. Her response further intensified the controversy.
Carpenter is not the first musician to raise such concerns. Over the years, several artists—including The Rolling Stones and Neil Young—have objected to the use of their music in political messaging by President Donald Trump and his team.
The dispute comes at a time when the Trump administration is promoting a stricter immigration policy during the president’s second non-consecutive term. The communications team frequently posts short videos with popular songs to highlight policy steps and campaign promises.
Critics of the administration say its immigration enforcement has become too aggressive. They point to arrests outside courthouses, operations in predominantly Hispanic neighbourhoods and raids in apartment buildings where undocumented migrants are believed to live.
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