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Sabrina Carpenter, Franklin the Turtle publisher condemn the Trump administration’s use of their work on social media

Sabrina Carpenter, Franklin the Turtle publisher condemn the Trump administration’s use of their work on social media

Summary

Pop singer Sabrina Carpenter and the publisher of Franklin the Turtle are criticizing the Trump administration for using their work in social media posts. Carpenter's song was featured in a video about immigration raids, and an altered image of Franklin the Turtle was used in a post about drug traffickers.

Key Facts

  • Sabrina Carpenter is a pop singer whose music was used by the Trump administration.
  • Her song “Juno” appeared in a video about U.S. Immigration raids.
  • Carpenter publicly opposed the use of her song, calling it inappropriate.
  • The publisher of Franklin the Turtle is Kids Can Press.
  • Kids Can Press disapproved of an altered image showing Franklin with a weapon.
  • The altered image was posted by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
  • The post suggested Franklin was targeting drug traffickers.

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