The White House removed a promotional video after Sabrina Carpenter’s strong criticism of how her music was used. The singer condemned the administration’s move as part of what she called an “inhumane agenda,” urging officials not to use her work for political purposes.
The issue began when a video posted on X by Donald Trump’s administration featured her hit song Juno. The clip showed several scenes of immigration and customs enforcement officers making arrests. During the video, the lyrics “Have you ever tried this one?” played repeatedly, creating a contrast that Sabrina Carpenter’s team said was never intended.
The White House captioned the video with the message, “Have you ever tried this one? Bye-bye,” along with waving and heart-eyes emojis. The post quickly spread across social media, drawing attention from fans and critics. Many users tagged Sabrina Carpenter’s official accounts, prompting her to respond.
Sabrina Carpenter’s reply went viral within hours. In a sharp statement posted under the video, the 26-year-old pop star called the content “evil and disgusting.” She made it clear that she wanted no association with such messaging. “Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda,” she wrote in her widely shared comment on December 2.
Her response gained more than a million likes and started a debate about the use of artists’ work in political campaigns. Four days after her post, the White House deleted the video from its X account, confirming that the criticism had reached officials.
However, the video remains available on the White House’s TikTok account. It now plays without the original audio, making it unclear whether it will be fully removed or simply kept silent to avoid further dispute.
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Sabrina Carpenter’s reaction highlights the growing tension between artists and political messaging online. Many musicians have recently pushed back against the unauthorized use of their music in government or campaign content. Experts say the incident may prompt more public figures to monitor how their work is used on social platforms.
