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Olivia Rodrigo Launches Voter-Registration Drive After DHS Misuse of Her Song
7/8/2026, 8:26:23 PM
Rodrigo’s Voter-Registration Initiative After DHS Misuse of Her Song
Olivia Rodrigo, 23, announced a partnership with HeadCount.org, a voter-registration group. The tie-in follows a DHS Instagram post that paired her song “All-American B---h” with footage of immigration enforcement, prompting her to urge fans to register and vote.
Background & Context
November 2025, DHS posted a video that combined “All-American B---h” with images of ICE detaining people and a call for undocumented individuals to “self-deport” via CBP Home app. The Trump administration, led by President Donald Trump (80), was advancing stricter immigration policies, and the post was criticized for using artist’s work to convey a punitive message.
Timeline
- Nov 2025 – DHS shares video using Rodrigo’s song and CBP Home app warning.
- Jan 2026 – ICE agents in Minneapolis kill American citizens Renee Good and Alex Pretti; bystanders recorded the incidents.
- Feb 2026 – Rodrigo partners with HeadCount.org, launching a contest for two VIP tickets to her Dais Chain Fields show for fans who register to vote.
- Mar 2026 – DHS dismisses Kristi Noem, appoints Markwayne Mullin as head; Greg Bovinvo removed, Tom Holman becomes “Border Czar.”
Why It Matters
The episode shows how an artist can turn cultural influence into action. By tying voter registration to a music-driven contest, Rodrigo seeks to counteract policy messaging she deems harmful, while DHS’s personnel changes signal an attempt to address public backlash.
Official Statements & Responses
After the Minneapolis shootings, administration removed Greg Bovinvo from his CBP tactical commander role and installed Tom Holman as “Border Czar.” In March 2026, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem was dismissed and succeeded by Markwayne Mullin. No direct statements from DHS or the White House were cited.
Criticism & Opposition
Rodrigo called the DHS video “racist, hateful propaganda” and described ICE actions as “dystopian” and “terrorizing.” Unnamed artists joined her in denouncing ICE’s tactics, amplifying a broader cultural critique of the administration’s immigration enforcement.
On-the-Ground Reports
Videos captured the fatal encounters between ICE agents and the two American citizens in Minneapolis. The footage intensified media scrutiny and prompted calls for accountability from the artistic community.
Verbatim Quotes
- “That was awful. Dystopian,” — Olivia Rodrigo, Instagram comment.
- “The way that ICE is ripping apart communities and terrorizing people is so disturbing. It’s a really sad, scary time.” — Olivia Rodrigo, Instagram comment.
- “Don’t ever use my songs to promote your racist, hateful propaganda.” — Olivia Rodrigo, comment on DHS post.
- “Take action for a chance to win two VIP tickets to Dais Chain Fields, including travel and hotel!” — HeadCount.org contest poster.
What’s Next
HeadCount.org will continue the voter-registration drive through the 2026 election cycle, while DHS leadership under Markwayne Mullin and Tom Holman will review immigration-enforcement communication strategies. Ongoing monitoring of ICE operations and artist-led advocacy will shape public discourse ahead of the midterms.
