US EditionWhite House fires back after Sabrina Carpenter slams ICE video using her song
The White House used Sabrina Carpenter's song in a video of ICE arrests, prompting her condemnation and a mocking response from a spokesperson amid ongoing disputes over unauthorized music use.
- On Tuesday, the White House's official X account posted a video layering a viral lyric from Sabrina Carpenter's song over footage of ICE agents handcuffing and tackling people.
- A recurring practice of co-opting viral songs has seen President Donald Trump's administration use them in posts praising Trump, with the White House recently featuring Taylor Swift's music in a patriotic TikTok.
- The White House's response referenced lyrics from Carpenter's song "Manchild" after Entertainment Weekly asked for comment, while Sabrina Carpenter joined musicians who say they were trolled by the administration.
- Artists have pressed for removals after unauthorized uses, with Kenny Loggins demanding removal in October, saying `Nobody asked me for my permission, which I would have denied, and I request that my recording on this video is removed immediately,', while Carpenter's representatives did not immediately respond.
- Numerous high-profile artists have publicly objected to unauthorized uses, including Pharrell, Adele, the Rolling Stones, and estates, yet Trump continues playing their songs at events.
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Sabrina Carpenter and White House clash over ICE video music
Sabrina Carpenter has hit out at the White House after her song was used in an ICE raids video, calling it “evil and disgusting”. The official White House social media accounts posted a montage of people being chased and arrested by agents on Monday (December 1) to a riff from Carpenter’s hit song “Juno”. Carpenter responded: “Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.” The White House went on to respond to Carpenter’s c…
White House shamelessly violates Sabrina Carpenter's rights, call her 'slow' and 'stupid' when she protests
The White House used Sabrina Carpenter’s song Juno without permission in a video about ICE raids. When the Grammy winner complained, a White House official insulted her by calling her “stupid” or “slow.” Carpenter is one of many musicians who have criticized the White House for using their music without asking. The video was posted on the White House’s official X account. It used a viral lyric from Carpenter’s song about sex positions and played…
Transcript: Trump White House Rages at Pop Star Who Nailed MAGA “Evil”
The following is a lightly edited transcript of the December 3 episode of the Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here.Greg Sargent: This is The Daily Blast from The New Republic, produced and presented by the DSR Network. I’m your host, Greg Sargent. This week brings a confluence of events that all tell the same story. On a number of fronts, we’re seeing really vividly that sheer unbridled sadism courses through just about everything President Tr…
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