Sabrina Carpenter Slams 'Evil and Disgusting' White House Video Featuring ICE Raids
Singer Sabrina Carpenter has come out swinging against the Trump administration after the White House used her song "Juno" in a cringe-worthy video featuring ICE agents conducting raids. The 20-second clip, which opened with footage of people protesting against immigration policies, transitioned to a montage of agents chasing down and detaining undocumented immigrants.
In response, Carpenter took to social media to express her outrage, calling the video "evil and disgusting" and stating that she would never want her music to benefit such an inhumane agenda. However, the White House seemed unfazed, with a spokesperson defending the use of "Juno" as a way to highlight the deportation of "dangerous criminal illegal murderers, rapists, and pedophiles".
The decision to use Carpenter's song in this manner felt particularly pointed, given her recent tour performances where she would playfully "arrest" someone in the crowd with fuzzy pink handcuffs. The White House's attempt to co-opt Carpenter's music for their own agenda raises questions about artistic control and the exploitation of copyrighted material.
While it's unclear whether Carpenter will be able to have the video removed due to copyright infringement, her response has shed light on the complex web of music licenses that govern social media platforms. This incident is eerily reminiscent of a recent controversy surrounding Olivia Rodrigo, who had her song "All-American Bitch" used by the Department of Homeland Security in a similar video showing ICE agents conducting raids.
Carpenter's statement serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of artists having control over their work and the impact that this can have on our society. As the Trump administration continues to push its hardline immigration policies, it's essential that we stand with those who speak out against such inhumane agendas, like Sabrina Carpenter.
Singer Sabrina Carpenter has come out swinging against the Trump administration after the White House used her song "Juno" in a cringe-worthy video featuring ICE agents conducting raids. The 20-second clip, which opened with footage of people protesting against immigration policies, transitioned to a montage of agents chasing down and detaining undocumented immigrants.
In response, Carpenter took to social media to express her outrage, calling the video "evil and disgusting" and stating that she would never want her music to benefit such an inhumane agenda. However, the White House seemed unfazed, with a spokesperson defending the use of "Juno" as a way to highlight the deportation of "dangerous criminal illegal murderers, rapists, and pedophiles".
The decision to use Carpenter's song in this manner felt particularly pointed, given her recent tour performances where she would playfully "arrest" someone in the crowd with fuzzy pink handcuffs. The White House's attempt to co-opt Carpenter's music for their own agenda raises questions about artistic control and the exploitation of copyrighted material.
While it's unclear whether Carpenter will be able to have the video removed due to copyright infringement, her response has shed light on the complex web of music licenses that govern social media platforms. This incident is eerily reminiscent of a recent controversy surrounding Olivia Rodrigo, who had her song "All-American Bitch" used by the Department of Homeland Security in a similar video showing ICE agents conducting raids.
Carpenter's statement serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of artists having control over their work and the impact that this can have on our society. As the Trump administration continues to push its hardline immigration policies, it's essential that we stand with those who speak out against such inhumane agendas, like Sabrina Carpenter.
. It's just not cool, you know? They think they can just co-opt someone's music and use it to push their agenda without even thinking about how it affects the artist. And I get it, Sabrina Carpenter is right to be upset - that video was basically a slap in the face 
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? It's like, artists are already under enough pressure with the pressures of social media and constant criticism. Do we really need politicians trying to exploit them for their own gain? Not cool, not cool at all 
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. It's just so... tone-deaf. I'm glad Sabrina spoke out - we need more people standing up for what's right 
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. I mean, Sabrina Carpenter is already performing a show where she "arrests" people with fuzzy pink handcuffs... come on, didn't they just get the memo? 
It's like they're trying to prove that they're more interested in being edgy and provocative than actually having artistic control or respecting others' work. The fact that they're using her song to promote their own agenda is just shady (no pun intended) 
. And can we talk about how ridiculous the whole "dangerous criminal illegal murderers, rapists, and pedophiles" line is? 
I'm kinda disappointed in the White House for using Sabrina Carpenter's song without her consent 
. I get where they're trying to make a point about immigration, but coming from them, it just feels like another way to demonize immigrants 
. Sabrina's got every right to be upset about it 
. The fact that they're trying to use her song for their own agenda without even asking permission 
is just shady 
. We should be supporting artists who speak out against injustice like Sabrina, not exploiting them for propaganda purposes 
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- I mean, what even is the point of using someone's song in a video that promotes something as hurtful and unjust as ICE raids? It's not just about artistic control, it's about disrespecting the artist's message and intentions 
. Sabrina Carpenter spoke out because she didn't want her music being used to perpetuate an agenda that goes against everything she stands for, and I totally get why she's upset 
. Newsflash: using someone else's music doesn't make your policies any more acceptable 
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. This whole situation just highlights how important it is for artists to have control over their work and for us as a society to stand up against exploitation 
i mean can't they come up with something original for once? 
Carpenter is totally justified in calling out this move, she has every right to be mad about her music being used to perpetuate such a hateful agenda 
sabrina carperners statement was everything and more, i'm so proud of her for standing up for what's right 
It's a slippery slope when you start using someone's art to justify your own agenda... 
We need more voices like Sabrina Carpenter speaking out against injustice, not less. 
. I love Sabrina's music and I know she wouldn't want it being used like that for some sick agenda. And now they're talking about copyright infringement... can you even believe the White House is trying to spin this? 