THE ARTIST SAYS THE ADMINISTRATION’S POST MISUSED HER MUSIC AND PUSHED AN “INHUMANE AGENDA”
Singer Sabrina Carpenter publicly denounced the White House after it used her song “Juno” in a video promoting ICE operations at the southern border.
Singer and global pop star Sabrina Carpenter criticized the White House on Tuesday after a video posted from the official @WhiteHouse account featured her song “Juno” set over footage of ICE personnel conducting operations along the U.S.–Mexico border. The video, captioned “Bye-bye 👋😍,” showcased officers escorting individuals away from a fenced crossing point.
Carpenter reposted the video and responded sharply, writing:
“this video is evil and disgusting. Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.”
Her statement quickly went viral, amassing millions of views and prompting widespread debate online about the use of artists’ songs in political messaging.
The White House has not commented publicly on whether the song was licensed or cleared for use. Legal experts note that even if a license exists, artists often speak out when their work is used in political contexts they oppose — a recurring issue in U.S. politics.
The controversy comes at a moment of heightened scrutiny surrounding immigration enforcement and border operations, with the administration facing criticism from both supporters and opponents over handling of ICE protocols.
Fans rallied behind Carpenter, praising her for distancing herself from the post and rejecting what she described as an “inhumane agenda.” Others argued the reaction highlights broader tensions between political messaging, artists’ rights and public sentiment around immigration policy.
It remains unclear whether the White House will remove or edit the video following Carpenter’s statement.
