The White House recently reacted strongly to pop star Sabrina Carpenter after she claimed her music was used without her permission in a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) video.
Carpenter, whose song “Juno” was featured in the footage, described the video as “evil and disgusting.” She voiced her objections on X, stating, “Please never involve me or my music in benefiting your inhumane agenda.”
When asked about Carpenter’s remarks, White House Press Secretary Abigail Jackson responded, “Here’s a brief message for Sabrina Carpenter: We will not apologize for deporting dangerous criminals, illegal murderers, rapists, and pedophiles from our country. Are those who defend this sick monster stupid or slow?”
The conflict intensified after the official White House account shared a video that showcased what looks like an ICE raid set to Carpenter’s song. The accompanying caption playfully referenced her lyrics, saying, “Have you tried this? Bye bye,” followed by an emoji wave and heart eyes.
Supporters quickly came to Carpenter’s defense, commending her for taking a stand. One fan mentioned, “I’m proud to use my platform to support artists who use their voices and philanthropy to help vulnerable, marginalized, and demonized groups of people.” Another added, referencing Olivia Rodrigo, “She, Olivia… on the right side of history… our new generation of pop stars are more vocal about social issues than past stars.”
Last month, Rodrigo similarly accused the government of misusing her music to promote immigration enforcement.
On the flip side, Carpenter’s statements sparked backlash, with some critics supporting the White House’s stance. For example, one commenter argued that “the government’s job is to put Americans first.” Another pointed out earlier controversies involving Carpenter, suggesting a sense of hypocrisy in her criticism, mentioning past controversies around her music videos.
FOX News Digital has attempted to reach out to Carpenter for her comments.
