Ariana Grande Objects to White House Using Her Song in Immigration Video

Singer Ariana Grande has publicly criticized the White House for using her song in a TikTok video that promoted immigration arrests and ICE deportations. Grande called the use of her music in the context of immigration policies "barbaric, inhumane, heinous nonsense." The White House has since removed the video.

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Singer Ariana Grande has voiced strong objections to the White House's use of her song in a TikTok video promoting immigration arrests. The video, which featured Grande's music, was reportedly used to promote ICE deportations.

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Grande took to social media to express her dismay, labeling the White House's actions and the content of the video as "barbaric, inhumane, heinous nonsense." She specifically objected to her music being associated with the promotion of immigration enforcement.

Following Grande's protest, the White House has removed the TikTok video from its platform. The incident highlights a growing tension between artists and political entities over the use of music in promotional or political content.

Key Facts

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Ariana Grande criticized the White House for using her song.
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The song was used in a White House TikTok video.
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The video promoted immigration arrests and ICE deportations.
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Grande described the use of her music as "barbaric, inhumane, heinous nonsense."
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The White House has removed the video.

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TMZ

TMZ reported on Ariana Grande's protest against the White House for unauthorized use of her song in an immigration post, noting the video's subsequent removal.

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Variety

Variety focused on Ariana Grande's strong condemnation of the Trump administration's White House for using her song to promote ICE deportations, highlighting her critical remarks.

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TMZ

Ariana Grande Slams White House For Using Her Music To Promote Immigration Arrests

Variety

Ariana Grande Slams Trump’s White House for Using Her Song to Promote ICE Deportations: ‘Barbaric, Inhumane, Heinous Nonsense’

TMZ

Ariana Grande Spams White House TikTok Over Unauthorized Use Of Song In Immigration Post

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