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Radiohead Responds to ICE Ad After Trump's DHS Uses 'Let Down'

Radiohead Responds to ICE Ad After Trump's DHS Uses 'Let Down'

Summary

The band Radiohead asked the Trump administration to remove a video from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that uses their song "Let Down" without permission. The video shows images related to crimes by illegal immigrants and includes a message about violence caused by such individuals in the U.S.

Key Facts

  • Radiohead's song "Let Down" was used in a ICE promotional video.
  • The band did not give permission for their song's use.
  • The video featured images of alleged crime victims and a message about violence by illegal immigrants.
  • Radiohead demanded the video be taken down.
  • The band expressed strong disapproval of ICE using their song.
  • The video was posted on February 18.
  • It is unclear when Radiohead found out about the video's use of their song.

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