The White House responded to singer Ariana Grande on June 12, 2026, after she criticized the administration for using her song "Bye" in a TikTok video related to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests. White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson stated, "what’s actually barbaric, inhumane, and heinous are the criminal illegal aliens who have injured and murdered innocent American citizens." Grande had previously commented on the video, urging the White House not to use her music in connection with such content. As of Thursday, the song had been removed from the video. Grande has been vocal about immigration issues and has participated in protests against policies from the Trump administration.
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White House Responds to Ariana Grande's Criticism Over Music Use in ICE Video
The White House addressed Ariana Grande's criticism regarding the use of her song in an ICE-related TikTok video. Grande had requested that her music not be associated with such content, prompting a response from a White House spokesperson. The song has since been removed from the video.
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- ✕ loaded language: 'hit back'
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- ✕ loaded language: 'blasted'
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- ✕ framing: selective emphasis on Grande's political actions
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White House fires back at Ariana Grande after she told them to never use her music in ICE deportation video
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White House Responds to Ariana Grande's Criticism Over Music Use in ICE Video