White House removes video criticized by singer Sabrina Carpenter

The White House took down a video that featured a song by pop singer Sabrina Carpenter following her strong condemnation of the post as "evil and disgusting." The clip depicted Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detaining individuals while Carpenter's track "Juno" played in the background.

The 26-year-old singer publicly denounced the unauthorized use of her music on X on December 2, 2025. She wrote, This video is evil and disgusting. Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.

In response, White House Deputy Press Secretary Abigail Jackson issued a statement, indirectly referencing lyrics from another Carpenter song, "Manchild." Jackson stated, Here's a Short n' Sweet message for Sabrina Carpenter: we won't apologize for deporting dangerous criminal illegal murderers, rapists, and pedophiles from our country. Anyone who would defend these sick monsters must be stupid, or is it slow?

Sabrina Carpenter joins other pop artists who have publicly opposed the governments use of their music. Last November, Olivia Rodrigo criticized the White House and the Department of Homeland Security for using her 2023 track to promote self-deportations among undocumented immigrants. Rodrigo said at the time, Don't ever use my songs to promote your racist, hateful propaganda.

A DHS spokesperson responded to Rodrigo by emphasizing appreciation for federal law enforcement officers, suggesting she should thank them for their service rather than criticize it.

Carpenter, a Grammy-winning artist experiencing a rise in popularity after her 2024 single "Espresso," has previously expressed regret about the state of the country. During a Seattle concert following the 2024 presidential election, she told fans, To the women in here, I love you so, so, so, so, so much.

Author: Lucas Grant