White House Shares Sabrina Carpenter ‘SNL’ Clip in Pro-ICE Video

The White House continues to utilize music from pop star Sabrina Carpenter in their content promoting ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) deportations. This decision comes after Carpenter criticized the administration for using her song “Juno” in a video that she described as having an “inhumane agenda.”

Sabrina Carpenter’s Response to ICE Video

The conflict began when a video featuring Carpenter’s song was posted on X (formerly Twitter). The video depicted a protest against ICE raids but was later taken down. In her response, Carpenter called the video “evil and disgusting,” urging the White House not to misuse her music for what she sees as a harmful narrative.

New Manipulated Video Featuring Carpenter

On Friday, the White House released a new video that appears to manipulate a clip from Carpenter’s recent appearance on Saturday Night Live. In the original segment, Carpenter humorously interacts with SNL cast member Marcello Hernández. However, the new White House clip alters her dialogue, making it seem as though she labels Hernández as “illegal.”

• Original Quote: “I think I might need to arrest someone for being too hot.”
• Manipulated Quote: “illegal” instead of “hot.”

The altered video then transitions to footage of undocumented immigrants being pursued and arrested. The White House captioned the clip, “PSA: If you’re a criminal illegal, you WILL be arrested & deported.”

White House’s Defense

Following Carpenter’s backlash, Abigail Jackson, a spokesperson for the White House, addressed her concerns directly. She stated, “We won’t apologize for deporting dangerous criminal illegal murderers, rapists, and pedophiles from our country.” This statement highlights the administration’s stance on immigration enforcement.

Earlier, a similar situation arose when the administration utilized Olivia Rodrigo’s song “All-American Bitch” in a video showcasing ICE raids, prompting Rodrigo to call out the use of her music for promoting “racist, hateful propaganda.”

This ongoing controversy underscores the broader issues surrounding immigration policy and the cultural implications of using music in political messaging, as artists like Carpenter and Rodrigo continue to speak out against the narratives being portrayed. Carpenter has yet to publicly respond to the latest video featuring her manipulated clips.