Sabrina Carpenter slams Trump for using song 'Juno' in ICE raid video

Pop star Sabrina Carpenter publicly condemned the Trump administration after her hit song “Juno” was used in a White House video promoting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids. The video, shared across official government social media accounts, featured Carpenter’s viral lyric layered over footage of ICE agents tackling and handcuffing individuals.

Carpenter responded swiftly on X, writing: “This video is evil and disgusting. Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.”

The administration has faced repeated criticism for repurposing the work of musicians who have openly opposed U.S. president Donald Trump. In this latest montage, the line “Have you ever tried this one?” — a tongue-in-cheek lyric about sexual positions — plays as chaotic enforcement scenes unfold onscreen.

This is not the first time the White House has used music from artists who want no affiliation with Trump’s policies. Carpenter’s close collaborator Taylor Swift had her track “The Fate of Ophelia” featured in a pro-Trump edit that circulated in November, despite the president’s frequent remarks attacking Swift online. Swift did not comment on the unauthorized use.

Other artists have spoken out this year. In October, Kenny Loggins denounced the White House for using his iconic track “Danger Zone” in a video depicting Trump flying over protesters and dropping cartoon feces on them.

“This is an unauthorized 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 said.

He added that he could not understand why artists would want their work connected to material “created with the sole purpose of dividing us.”

British singer Jess Glynne issued similar frustration in the summer when her “Hold My Hand” Jet2holidays viral meme was repurposed to hype up ICE raids.

“This post honestly makes me sick,” she wrote. “My music is about love, unity, and spreading positivity — never about division or hate.”

As of press time, the White House has not issued a statement regarding Carpenter’s objection.