"Don't use my music": Sabrina Carpenter calls White House video "evil"

Pop star Sabrina Carpenter has criticized the White House for using her music in a social media video promoting the deportation of migrants, calling the move “evil and disgusting.”

The controversy began after a Dec. 1 social media post from the White House featured footage of Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations set to Carpenter’s song “Juno.” The video included a caption quoting a lyric from the track. Carpenter quickly denounced the post, saying she had never granted permission for her music to be used in such content.

this video is evil and disgusting. Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.

— Sabrina Carpenter (@SabrinaAnnLynn) December 2, 2025

Carpenter joins a growing list of artists who have spoken out against the Trump administration for using their songs in videos highlighting immigration crackdowns. Previous artists who objected to similar uses of their work include Olivia Rodrigo and Jess Glynne.

The unauthorized use of entertainment content in government-produced material has become a recurring point of tension. In September, Pokémon released a statement saying it had not given permission for its theme song or footage to appear in a US government video depicting an ICE raid.

Such incidents often raise questions about copyright and artistic integrity. Many artists argue that the use of their work in political messaging implies endorsement of policies they strongly oppose.

Carpenter’s condemnation underscores ongoing friction between the entertainment industry and the administration’s immigration policies, with artists increasingly pushing back against the political use of their creative work without consent.