Zara Larsson bashes White House over ‘Midnight Sun’ ICE video: ‘You guys are such f—ing losers’
Larsson said the clip was dehumanizing and objected to her song being paired with immigration arrests, drawing more than 4.2 million TikTok views.
- On Wednesday, the White House posted a TikTok featuring Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents detaining individuals, soundtracked to Zara Larsson's 'Midnight Sun.' Larsson publicly denounced the video, calling it 'so dehumanising' and labeling the creators 'losers.'
- This incident reflects the administration's recurring strategy of repurposing popular music for political messaging. Earlier this year, the White House used Larsson's 'Lush Life' alongside content supporting ICE, prompting her to publicly list her political values opposing the agency.
- Larsson criticized the pairing of her music with enforcement imagery, stating, 'These people in this video – they're real people.' She argued the video created a 'massive divide between people,' contradicting the song's message of human connection.
- Several artists, including Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter, have previously objected to the administration's use of their music. The White House subsequently removed 'Midnight Sun' from the post, though the video remains visible on their account.
- This dispute highlights ongoing friction between pop stars and the administration's appropriation of creative work. Unlike artists pursuing formal copyright claims, Larsson focused her public response on the video's dehumanizing message and the people depicted.
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Zara Larsson calls out US President Donald Trump's administration for unofficial song usage: ‘This video is so dehumanising '
Zara Larsson, the talented singer, has taken a stand against the Trump administration for using her song 'Midnight Sun' in an ICE deportation video. She argues that the song's themes are misaligned with the video's purpose, resulting in her dismay over its exploitation. This incident has echoed the sentiments of various other artists who also disapprove of the administration's musical selections.
Zara Larsson Erupts at ‘F**king Losers’ in White House Using Her Song to Promote Deportations: ‘We’re Not That Different from the People in the Video’
Swedish pop singer Zara Larsson erupted over what she called "f**king losers" in the White House, for using her song to promote deportations. "We're not that different from the people in this video," the singer complained.
Zara Larsson Condemns White House For Using Her Song In ICE Deportation Video: ‘I’m Just Sad’
Swedish singer Zara Larsson condemned the White House for using her song “Midnight Sun” in a video showing authorities detaining immigrants, calling it “so dehumanizing.”
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