White House Alters Carpenter SNL Audio for ICE Video

The White House posted a social media video on Friday featuring manipulated audio from pop singer Sabrina Carpenter's recent appearance on Saturday Night Live, using the altered clip to highlight immigration enforcement actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.

The video, shared on X, begins with footage from an October 18 SNL promotional sketch in which Carpenter, alongside cast member Marcello Hernández, engages in a playful exchange. In the original broadcast, Carpenter says, "I think I might need to arrest someone for being too hot," prompting Hernández to reply, "Oh well, I turn myself in," as he extends his hands. Carpenter then responds, "You're under arrest." The White House version changes Carpenter's line to "I think I might need to arrest someone for being too illegal" before transitioning to a montage of ICE agents pursuing and detaining individuals. The post includes the caption: "PSA If youre a criminal illegal, you WILL be arrested deported," accompanied by the song "I Get the Bag" by Gucci Mane in the background.

This marks the second time in a week the White House has incorporated Carpenter's work into videos promoting deportation efforts. On...