The Donald Trump administration has used Sabrina Carpenter’s Saturday Night Live appearance in a new immigration video, editing her words to say “illegal”
Pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter’s attempts to distance herself from the White House’s controversial immigration messaging have backfired spectacularly – with officials now featuring her in person rather than just her music.
The singer had previously condemned the administration as “evil and disgusting” after a Trump-era clip on X used her track ‘Juno’, with the lyrics “Have you ever tried this one?” soundtracking footage of ICE agents detaining undocumented migrants.
The most recent video, titled “PSA: If you’re a criminal illegal, you WILL be arrested and deported”, features Sabrina’s appearance on Saturday Night Live. In the clip, she quips: “I think I might have to arrest someone for being too hot,” but the phrase “too hot” has been replaced with “illegal.”
She appears alongside SNL performer Marcello Hernández, an American of Cuban and Dominican heritage, who extends his arms as if ready for handcuffs, declaring: “Well, I turn myself in.”
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Following their brief appearance, the footage cuts to scenes of ICE conducting arrests, set to the heavy beats of Gucci Mane’s “I Get the Bag”, reports the Daily Star.
The original video featuring her chart-topper ‘Juno’ similarly showcased ICE operations, with agents pursuing and apprehending undocumented individuals in Chicago, whilst ridiculing demonstrators attempting to obstruct the unit’s activities.
“Have you ever tried this one? Bye-bye” accompanied the initial clip, which was shared on Monday. However, the 26 year old artist hit back forcefully at the video, branding it “evil and disgusting”.
“Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda,” she declared. The White House fired back with a nod to her ‘Short n’ Sweet’ tour.
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Spokesperson Abigail Jackson stated: “Here’s a Short n’ Sweet message for Sabrina Carpenter: we won’t apologise for deporting dangerous criminal illegal murderers, rapists, and paedophiles from our country.
“Anyone who would defend these sick monsters must be stupid, or is it slow?” The phrase “Stupid or is it slow” comes from Sabrina’s track ‘Manchild’.
‘Juno’, featuring the lyrics “Have you ever tried this one?”, references the provocative dance moves the pop star showcased during her Short ‘n’ Sweet tour performances. The song went viral on TikTok as fans recreated their own cheeky choreography to the tune.
However, Sabrina Carpenter joins an extensive roster of musicians who’ve objected to Trump’s unauthorised use of their music.
The comprehensive list, running from Abba through to French songwriter Yoann Lemoine, features the Beatles, Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, Ozzy Osbourne, and Phil Collins.
Source: Mirror
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