pop singer Sabrina Carpenter and the publisher of beloved children’s character Franklin the Turtle have denied that the Trump administration has used their music and images to support its agenda.
In response to the use of her song “Juno” in a video montage depicting the ICE raid, Carpenter tweeted on Tuesday: “This video is evil and disgusting. Never allow me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.”
In the clip’s caption, the White House quoted Carpenter’s lyrics: “Have you tried this? Bye.”
On Monday, Kids Can Press, publisher of Turtle Franklin, condemned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for X A manipulated image showing Franklin aiming a bazooka at a ship. Hegseth posted the image with the caption “Franklin targets narco-terrorists.”
“We strongly condemn any defamatory, violent or unauthorized use of Franklin’s name or image, which directly contradicts these values,” the publisher said in a tweet.
The Trump administration has multiple blows in the caribbean ocean and Eastern Pacific boats are accused of transporting drugs in the area. More than 80 people have been killed in such attacks since early September.
have long list of performers and artists who have objected to the Trump administration’s use of their songs and copyrighted material, including ABBA, Bruce Springsteen, Olivia Rodrigo, Rihanna, Phil Collins, Pharrell, John Fogerty, semisonicNeil Young, Eddie Grant, Panic! In disco, REM, Guns N’ Roses, Celine DionBeyoncé and Adele.