Sabrina Carpenter condemns ‘evil’ use of her music in White House video

The use of their music and imagery by US President Donald Trump’s administration has been disapproved by Sabrina Carpenter, a popular singer, and Franklin the Turtle, a well-known children’s book publisher.

In a video montage featuring US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids, Carpenter responded on social media by using her song Juno from her 2024 album Short n’ Sweet. Never use my music or me to advance your cruel plan.

Have you ever tried this song, lyrics by Carpenter were quoted in the clip’s caption, “Have you ever tried this one? ” Bye-bye”.

Abigail Jackson, a spokesman for the White House, responded in a statement with “we won’t apologize for deporting dangerous criminal criminal illegal murderers, rapists, and pedophiles from our country. Anyone who would stand up for these sick monsters must be foolish, or will it just go away slowly?

Meanwhile, publisher Kids Can Press, a publisher of Franklin the Turtle, condemned US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s post on X that featured a manipulated image of him shooting a bazooka at boats on Monday.

The image was shared by Hegseth with the caption “Franklin Targets Narco Terrorists”

In a post shared on social media, Kids Can Press wrote that “Franklin the Turtle is a beloved Canadian icon who has inspired generations of children and stands for kindness, empathy, and inclusivity.”

The statement further stated that “we firmly condemn any denigrating, violent, or unauthorized use of Franklin’s name or image that directly conflicts with these values.”

Hegseth shared the video as he continues to face allegations that he ordered a second, deadly strike on two survivors of an alleged drug-smuggling boat attack in the Caribbean Sea in September. Following the incident, potential war crimes have been reportedly investigated.

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Other artists have voiced opposition to the music used by Trump and his team.

Kenny Loggins, an American singer and guitarist, recently demanded that the president’s song “Dangerous Zone” be removed from the film Top Gun.

Trump was depicted in the video dropping excrement on political opponents using AI-generated images.

Beyonce’s remark in response to Celine Dion’s song “My Heart Will Go On” being used in a campaign video in 2024, and Celine Dion also criticized the song’s use in Freedom the same year.

However, Trump lists a number of musicians among his supporters, including Village People’s only original member Victor Willis.