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Sabrina Carpenter Slams White House for Song Misuse

12/2/2025

Summary

Carpenter Condemns Deportation

Sabrina Carpenter criticized the White House for using her song "Juno" in a deportation video.
The clip showed ICE agents making arrests and included Carpenter's lyrics, which she called "evil and disgusting."
A White House spokesperson said they would not apologize for deporting "dangerous criminal illegal murderers."
The incident follows a trend of artists, including Olivia Rodrigo, objecting to unauthorized music uses by the Trump administration.

Summary

Carpenter Criticizes Trump

Sabrina Carpenter criticized U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration for using her song "Juno" in a video promoting ICE deportations.
She called the video "evil and disgusting" and said her music should not support an "inhumane agenda."
The video depicted ICE agents arresting individuals while Carpenter's lyrics played in the background.
White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson dismissed Carpenter's concerns, saying they would not apologize for deporting "dangerous criminals."

History

Historical Context

Since 2016, numerous artists, including Adele and Sabrina Carpenter, have publicly opposed the unauthorized use of their music in Donald Trump's political campaigns. Adele criticized the use of her songs at rallies, while Carpenter condemned her song's inclusion in a deportation video. These incidents reflect ongoing tensions between musicians and political entities over the ethical implications of music in controversial political contexts.

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Carpenter Condemns Deportation

Sabrina Carpenter criticized the White House for using her song "Juno" in a deportation video.
The clip showed ICE agents making arrests and included Carpenter's lyrics, which she called "evil and disgusting."
A White House spokesperson said they would not apologize for deporting "dangerous criminal illegal murderers."
The incident follows a trend of artists, including Olivia Rodrigo, objecting to unauthorized music uses by the Trump administration.

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