White House faces backlash for using Sabrina Carpenter’s song in a TikTok promoting ICE deportations, drawing criticism for mocking detainees.

The White House is facing backlash for using Sabrina Carpenter’s song “Juno” in a TikTok video promoting ICE deportations, setting its lighthearted lyrics to footage of arrests and protests. The video’s caption, “Have you ever tried this one? Bye-bye,” was criticized for mocking detainees, many of whom have no criminal record. Over 65,000 people are currently held in ICE detention facilities. The incident has sparked concern over the use of pop culture in government messaging and its potential to dehumanize individuals. Carpenter has not responded, but Olivia Rodrigo previously condemned similar government use of her music.