Singer Sabrina Carpenter strongly criticized the White House on Tuesday. She said the administration used her song “Juno” without her approval.
She also called the video unacceptable and harmful. Moreover, she asked officials to stop connecting her music to political messages.
this video is evil and disgusting. Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.
— Sabrina Carpenter (@SabrinaAnnLynn) December 2, 2025
White House Responds to Carpenter’s Objection
The video appeared on Monday and showed ICE officers making arrests. It also included a reference to a lyric from her song. Because of this, the clip quickly gained attention online.
Soon after, Deputy Press Secretary Abigail Jackson responded and defended the government’s approach. She said the administration will continue promoting enforcement actions involving people accused of violent criminal behavior.
Other Musicians Object to Political Use of Their Songs
This situation is not new. Several artists recently complained about political groups or public officials using their music without consent.
For example, Kenny Loggins opposed the use of “Danger Zone” in an AI-generated video connected to Donald Trump. He said he never approved the usage and requested the immediate removal of his recording.
Likewise, Olivia Rodrigo criticized the use of “All-American Bitch” in a video that encouraged undocumented immigrants to self-deport. She said the message conflicted with her values and asked creators to stop attaching her music to political content.
Growing Conflict Between Artists and Political Messaging
These cases highlight a rising conflict between artists and political communication. Many musicians want control over how their work appears. Furthermore, they hope to prevent their songs from supporting messages they do not believe in. As more creators speak out, the debate continues gaining momentum.
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