The White House is criticized for using Sabrina Carpenter’s upbeat song “Juno” in a TikTok promoting ICE deportations, drawing backlash for mocking detainees.

The White House is facing backlash for using Sabrina Carpenter’s song “Juno” in a TikTok video promoting ICE deportations, pairing the track’s lighthearted lyrics with footage of arrests and protests. The video’s caption, “Have you ever tried this one? Bye-bye,” drew criticism for mocking detainees, particularly as nearly half have no criminal record. Over 65,000 people are held in ICE detention facilities nationwide. The incident has sparked concerns about the dehumanizing use of popular music in government messaging, echoing past criticism of similar tactics by the Department of Homeland Security.