The Trump White House delivered a blistering response to pop star Sabrina Carpenter after she attacked the administration for using her music in an ICE enforcement video, turning her own lyrics against her in a masterful takedown that exposed Hollywood’s hypocrisy on border security.
White House Fires Back With Carpenter’s Own Lyrics
White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson delivered a devastating response to Carpenter’s complaints about her song “Juno” being used in a 21-second ICE enforcement video. Jackson’s statement cleverly incorporated the title of Carpenter’s 2024 album, declaring: “Here’s a Short n’ Sweet message for Sabrina Carpenter: we won’t apologize for deporting dangerous criminal illegal murderers, rapists, and pedophiles from our country.” The response effectively reframed the debate from copyright concerns to public safety priorities.
Celebrity Activism Meets Immigration Reality
Carpenter had characterized the ICE video as “evil and disgusting,” demanding the White House stop using her music for what she termed an “inhumane agenda.” Her reaction exemplifies the entertainment industry’s disconnect from border security realities facing American communities. The pop star’s outrage over lawful deportations of dangerous criminals reveals the warped priorities that have infected Hollywood’s political messaging for years.
Pattern of Artist Opposition to Law Enforcement
This incident represents part of a broader trend where female artists have opposed the Trump administration’s immigration policies. Olivia Rodrigo previously condemned the use of her song “All-American Bitch,” while Taylor Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia” and Cynthia Erivo’s “Defying Gravity” performance have also been utilized without artist approval. These celebrities consistently prioritize their political posturing over supporting policies that protect American citizens from criminal illegal immigrants.
The administration’s willingness to confront celebrity criticism head-on demonstrates a refreshing departure from typical political responses. Rather than apologizing or backing down, the White House doubled down on its law enforcement mission while exposing the absurdity of defending criminal illegal aliens.
NEW: Trump White House punches back at Sabrina Carpenter after she called them out for using her song in a deportation video.
The White House used Carpenter's lyrics in their response, asking if she is "stupid, or is it slow?" which are lyrics to her 'Manchild' song.
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Constitutional Authority Versus Celebrity Tantrums
The White House’s aggressive immigration enforcement represents core constitutional duties that previous administrations neglected. Jackson’s response highlighted this fundamental responsibility, questioning whether those defending “sick monsters” are “stupid, or is it slow” – another reference to Carpenter’s lyrics. This clever wordplay underscored how out-of-touch celebrities have become when they prioritize copyright concerns over American safety and sovereignty.
The Trump administration’s ten-month deportation campaign has already delivered results that the Biden years failed to achieve. Mass arrests, incarcerations, and deportations of criminal illegal immigrants represent exactly what American voters demanded when they returned Trump to office. Celebrity complaints about these successful operations only highlight the entertainment industry’s continued alienation from mainstream American values and common-sense border security.