Sabrina Carpenter Blasts Use of 'Juno' in ICE Raids Video

Sabrina Carpenter has delivered a scathing response to the Trump White House's unauthorised use of her hit song "Juno" in a video montage depicting ICE raids.

The Grammy-nominated artist took to X to condemn the video, stating: "This video is evil and disgusting. Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda."

The controversial video appropriated the most viral lyric from Carpenter's chart-topping track, taking the suggestive line "Have you ever tried this one?" and layering it over footage of people being handcuffed and tackled by ICE agents. The jarring juxtaposition transformed the playful sexual reference from the pop anthem into soundtrack material for immigration enforcement operations.

The White House has repeatedly co-opted songs from artists who have publicly opposed Trump, seemingly without regard for the musicians' political stances or consent.

This practice previously affected Carpenter's collaborator and friend Taylor Swift, whose song "The Fate of Ophelia" was featured in a November video celebrating Trump despite the president's history of publicly criticising Swift on social media platforms. Swift chose not to respond to that particular incident.

The pattern extends beyond pop music's biggest names. Kenny Loggins made headlines in October when he condemned the White House's unauthorised use of his iconic "Danger Zone" in a video depicting Trump flying over protesters. "This is an unauthorised use of my performance of 'Danger Zone.' Nobody asked me for my permission, which I would have denied, and I request that my recording on this video is removed immediately," Loggins stated.

The veteran musician continued: "I can't imagine why anybody would want their music used or associated with something created with the sole purpose of dividing us. Too many people are trying to tear us apart, and we need to find new ways to come together."

British pop singer Jess Glynne adopted an even more direct approach during the summer when confronting similar misuse of her work. After the White House incorporated her "Hold My Hand" into promotional content for ICE operations, she declared: "This post honestly makes me sick. My music is about love, unity, and spreading positivity — never about division or hate."