Ariana Grande rebukes White House for using her music in ‘barbaric, inhumane’ ICE video
Summary
Ariana Grande criticized President Trump’s White House for using her song in a video showing ICE agents detaining immigrants. After her complaint, the music was removed. Several other musicians have also spoken out against the White House using their music in similar videos without permission.Key Facts
- The White House posted a video of ICE agents detaining immigrants with Ariana Grande’s song "Bye" as background music.
- Ariana Grande asked the White House to stop using her music for what she called “barbaric” and “inhumane” actions.
- The White House removed Grande’s song from the video after her request.
- Other artists like Sabrina Carpenter, Jess Glynne, Kenny Loggins, and SZA have also objected to the White House using their music without permission.
- President Trump’s White House uses these music clips on social media in videos linked to immigration enforcement or pro-Trump messages.
- These actions are seen as a tactic by the White House to provoke artists and stir controversy on social media.
- Ariana Grande is currently preparing to release her eighth album, Petal, with a popular lead single topping global charts.
- The White House responded to criticism by saying their videos aim to provoke media coverage and discussion.
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