American singer Sabrina Carpenter He demanded this Tuesday The white house Stop using your music, after the president’s government, Donald TrumpThis happened after he used one of his songs in a video clip on social media featuring police officers Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Making arrests.
The video, which was shared by the White House on Monday, features the song “Juno,” which Carpenter released in 2024. The recording shows images of federal immigration agents chasing and detaining people while passersby on the street record the scene on their cell phones.
The caption reads: “Have you tried this? Bye, bye” – a reference to the song’s lyrics – accompanied by emojis.
“This video is evil and disgusting. Never implicate me or my music for your inhumane agenda,” Carpenter, 26, wrote on X.
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In response, the White House spokeswoman said: Abigail JacksonHe said: “Here’s a short, direct message to Sabrina Carpenter: Let’s not apologize for deporting dangerous criminals, illegal murderers, rapists and child molesters from our country. Anyone who stands up for these monsters must be stupid, or are they just stupid?”
Grammy Award-winner Carpenter joins more than two dozen musicians, including Neil Young and the Rolling Stones, who have spoken out against Trump’s use of their music.
Trump maintains an active presence on social media. Members of his communications team often post short videos of popular songs to illustrate the president’s efforts to fulfill his campaign promises.
The video aired Monday appears to promote the administration’s aggressive campaign to combat illegal immigration since the beginning of its second term in January.
Critics, incl Pope Leo XIVThey questioned the way the Trump administration has carried out its immigration agenda, including arrests in forums, on street corners in Hispanic neighborhoods, and operations in apartment buildings where people suspected of being in the United States illegally live.