White House reacts to Sabrina Carpenter criticizing 'evil' ICE video featuring her song

Sabrina Carpenter has publicly criticized the White House for incorporating her music into a government video without her permission. The Grammy-winning singer addressed the issue on Tuesday after the White House's official X account posted a 21-second clip featuring her hit song Juno as the soundtrack for an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) montage.

The video, uploaded on Monday, depicted ICE agents apprehending individuals while Carpenter's lyric, Have you ever tried this one?, repeatedly played in the background. Responding on X, Carpenter wrote, this video is evil and disgusting. Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.

The White House replied with a statement referencing Carpenters two-time Grammy-winning album Short n Sweet, saying they would not apologize for deporting individuals they consider dangerous. A spokesperson also referenced lyrics from Carpenters 2025 single Manchild, adding, Anyone who would defend these sick monsters must be stupid, or is it slow?

Carpenter is not the first artist to confront the White House over unauthorized use of music. Earlier this year, Kenny Loggins demanded removal of his song Danger Zone from a video posted by former President Trump on Truth Social. The AI-generated clip depicted Trump flying a fighter jet labeled King Trump and dropping objects on protestors, coinciding with nationwide protests.

Loggins stated on his website, Nobody asked me for my permission, which I would have denied, and I request that my recording on this video is removed immediately. I cant imagine why anybody would want their music used or associated with something created with the sole purpose of dividing us Were in this together, and it is my hope that we can embrace music as a way of celebrating and uniting each and every one of us. The Trump administration responded with a Top Gun meme when asked for comment.

Other artists have also raised concerns over unauthorized use. Olivia Rodrigo condemned the White House and the Department of Homeland Security in November for using her song All-American B***h from her 2023 album Guts in a video about self-deportation, posting on Instagram, dont ever use my songs to promote your racist, hateful propaganda.

Additional bands, including MGMT and Semisonic, have objected to similar use of their music this year. Carpenter has also encouraged her fans to donate to the National Law Center amid ongoing ICE raids.

Author: Sophia Brooks