American singer Ariana Grande criticized the Trump administration for using her music to endorse its policies. The White House shared a TikTok video showcasing its immigration policy, featuring Grande’s song “Bye.” Grande expressed her disapproval, calling the use of her music “barbaric, inhumane, heinous nonsense.” In response, a White House spokesperson defended the video, emphasizing the actions of criminal illegal aliens. Grande’s team is working to remove her music from the video promptly.
This is not the first instance of the Trump administration using artists’ music without permission. Various artists, including Neil Young, John Fogerty, and Phil Collins, have objected and taken legal actions to prevent the unauthorized use of their songs. Trump’s social media presence often includes videos with popular songs to highlight his campaign promises, such as immigration enforcement and military operations.
Grande, a renowned singer and actress, has been vocal about her criticism of the administration in the past. Artists like ABBA have also demanded that Trump refrain from using their music in his campaigns. The ongoing issue of unauthorized use of music by the administration has sparked controversy among artists and legal experts.