White House keeps ongoing conflict with Sabrina Carpenter through new ICE video

Conflict Between White House and Sabrina Carpenter Over ICE Video

The White House is currently at odds with singer Sabrina Carpenter regarding an immigration-related issue linked to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Recently, the official White House account used part of Carpenter’s promotional content from her upcoming “Saturday Night Live” appearance to deliver a strong message against what they termed “criminal illegal immigrants.”

During her initial monologue, Carpenter quipped, “I think we might have to arrest someone because it’s too hot.” The White House reacted by using “hot” in their messaging and included the term “illegal” in a voiceover. In a comedic turn, Marcelo Hernández continued the sketch by retorting, “Yeah, I’m going to turn myself in.” Carpenter then said, “You’re under arrest,” as video footage of an ICE raid played in the background.

Things took a more serious turn when Carpenter’s representatives accused the government of using her music in a video showcasing ICE operations without permission, prompting a fiery response from the White House.

In the video, set to the background music of Gucci Mane’s “I Get the Bag,” viewers saw clips of Border Patrol arrests and deportations, concluding with the White House logo. The caption accompanying the video read, “Have you tried this? Bye,” followed by waving hand and heart eyes emojis.

Carpenter denounced the clip, referring to it as “evil and disgusting” and urged that her music never be linked to the government’s actions. She expressed her feelings directly on social media, 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 sharply, stating, “Here is a short and sweet message to 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?”