US EditionSemisonic objects to White House using their song Closing Time on social media post
- The White House and U.S. Customs and Border Protection posted a meme video showing deportations set to the song 'Closing Time' by Semisonic, featuring illegal immigrants being processed for deportation.
- White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated the video illustrates their immigration policy well: 'You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here.'
- A senior Trump administration official confirmed to Fox News that 261 illegal aliens were deported to El Salvador on Saturday, including 21 MS-13 gang members.
- Since taking office, President Donald Trump has prioritized securing the border, with illegal crossings said to have plummeted by 94%.
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'90s Band Semisonic Rips Trump For Using Song 'Closing Time' In Deportation Video
Music artists and bands not wanting to be associated with Republican President Donald Trump have slammed him for unauthorized use of their music at campaign rallies and videos. Singers and musical groups that demanded Trump stop playing their songs include Celine Dion, Ozzy Osbourne, Pharrell Williams, and bands like ABBA, Panic! at the Disco, and many others. The latest group to publicly slam Trump for using a song without permission was the …
Woke Band Freaks Out After Trump Uses Song In Hilarious Gangster Deportation Video - The American Tribune.com
The Whitehouse posted a video to X on March 17, 2025, featuring a video of an illegal immigrant being deported. The short clip, which went massively viral, used the hit song ‘Closing Time’ by Semisonic. The pop trio issued a statement condemning the video, saying they did not authorize the use of the song. However, the comments section mocked them for their woke values. Social media users took to the replies to support the President and his depo…
Semisonic slams use of 'Closing Time' in viral deportation video - Washington Examiner
Members of rock band Semisonic said the White House “missed the point” of its hit single “Closing Time” after it was used in a viral video showcasing a shackled illegal immigrant being deported. “We did not authorize or condone the White House’s use of our song in any way,” band members wrote on X. “And no, they didn’t ask. The song is about joy and possibilities and hope, and they have missed the point entirely.” We did not authorize or condon…
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