Sabrina Carpenter isn't holding back her anger over her song "Juno" being used in a controversial ICE deportation video released by none other than The White House.
The White House's TikTok account has stirred up a storm again. Previously, they faced flak over using "Defying Gravity" from Wicked in ICE promotion videos. Now, they're under fire again — this time, it's Sabrina's emotional track “Juno” that's causing all this buzz. The song's themes about closeness clash harshly with this new video footage.
The 14-second clip, with an unsettling caption, "Have you ever tried this one? Bye-bye," shows ICE officers chasing and capturing people. Pairing it with a repeated lyric, “Have you ever tried this one?” makes it all feel deeply disturbing.
ICE's latest video hasn't just sparked a debate; it's ignited widespread criticism, with fingers pointed directly at those in charge. The comment section on this one? It's filled with outrage toward what many see as a huge lapse in judgment by Trump's administration.
One comment stands out with over 1,000 likes: “Oh, hell no.” Another user chimed in, predicting Sabrina's reaction with, “Man, can't wait until Sabrina Carpenter complains about this.” Someone else summed it up: “I feel Sabrina would disapprove.”
Sabrina took her thoughts straight onto Twitter on December 2, not mincing her words. She slammed it as “evil” and took aim at Trump's immigration tactics, calling them “inhumane.”
Directly addressing those responsible, she made it clear: "This video? Evil and disgusting. Don't use my music in your inhumane agenda."
Sabrina Carpenter's outspoken views are no surprise, in line with her strong support and advocacy work within LGBTQ+ circles. She consistently uses her platform, contributing proceeds from her tours towards causes like The Transgender Law Centre. Her set at September's MTV Video Music Awards only reinforced this, with queer performers and RuPaul's Drag Race talents sharing her stage under banners proudly declaring “Protect Trans Rights.”
Starting his second term, President Trump has intensified immigration crackdowns, with ICE raids and arrests becoming more frequent. As a result, stories have emerged, detailing wrongful arrests and deportations, even affecting those with legitimate visas or asylum claims.
Consider Andry José Hernández Romero's heartbreaking story—a gay makeup artist fleeing Venezuela's violence with rightful asylum hopes. Yet, after legally entering, he was shockingly deported by ICE. Now, he's in a supermax CECOT prison in El Salvador, despite its ghastly conditions, all due wrongly assumed gang ties.
This uproar over The White House's video, coupled with Sabrina's firm response, highlights broader conversations about immigration and human rights, especially in marginalized circles. As voices rise against these policies, public scrutiny and resistance continue growing.
What about you? We want your take! Jump in and share your opinions in our comments. How do you feel about how music's used in political messaging? We're eager and open—let's talk about it!
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