Sabrina Carpenter Condemns White House Use of Juno in ICE Video

Singer Sabrina Carpenter publicly condemned the White House on Tuesday for using her song "Juno" in a social media video that depicted Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents conducting arrests. The 20-second clip, posted on Monday to the White House's accounts on X and TikTok, began with footage of people protesting ICE raids before showing agents detaining individuals, with Carpenter's track as the soundtrack. The caption quoted lyrics from the song: "Have you ever tried this one? Bye bye."

Carpenter responded directly on X, stating, "This video is evil and disgusting. Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda." Her reaction highlighted the stark contrast between the song's playful context and the video's portrayal of enforcement actions. During her recent Short n Sweet tour, which concluded in November after more than 70 shows, Carpenter incorporated a lighthearted segment into performances of "Juno." She would toss fuzzy pink handcuffs to a fan or celebrity in the audience, simulating an arrest while singing flirty lines like, "Wanna try out some freaky positions? Have you ever tried this one?" The tour bit became a fan favorite, emphasizing the...