‘Evil and disgusting’: Sabrina Carpenter condemns White House’s use of her song

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The pop star on Tuesday called the administration’s agenda “inhumane.”

By Cheyanne M. Daniels

Global pop star Sabrina Carpenter may be “Man’s Best Friend” — but not Donald Trump’s, becoming the latest celebrity to condemn the president’s use of her music.

In response to a video posted by the White House using one of her songs, the “Espresso” singer replied Tuesday that “this video is evil and disgusting. Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.”

The video of agents arresting individuals — an apparent part of Trump’s immigration crackdown — is overlaid with Carpenter’s song “Juno.” The White House’s caption reads, “Have you tried this one?” in reference to one of the lyrics.

In a statement, the White House continued to reference Carpenter’s music.

“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. Anyone who would defend these sick monsters must be stupid, or is it slow?” said White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson, referencing Carpenter’s “Short n’ Sweet” album and “Manchild” song.

Carpenter is the latest in a long line of musicians condemning Trump and demanding that he stop using their songs, dating back to his 2016 campaign.

In 2024, Beyoncé threatened a cease and desist order to the Trump campaign after it used her song “Freedom” in a video. That song later became former Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign song.

Swedish band ABBA, rock band Foo Fighters and singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins have also demanded the president stop using their music at rallies and in videos over the years.