Ariana Grande criticizes the Trump administration's use of her music in a pro-ICE campaign: 'Inhumane'

Ariana Grande, nominated for best supporting actress in a film, arrives at the 2026 Golden Globes
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Singer and actress Ariana Grande asked this Thursday (11) that the White House not use her music to promote political content. She called a video published by Donald Trump's administration "barbaric, inhumane and heinous."
The comment came after the White House shared a video on TikTok earlier this week highlighting its immigration policy. The video, which shows federal ICE agents arresting and handcuffing people, features the 2024 song "Bye." Inhumane and heinous are the criminal illegal immigrants who have injured and murdered innocent American citizens."
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Ariana Grande's relationship with the Trump administration
Oscar-nominated singer and actress Ariana Grande criticized the Trump administration last year after sharing a post on Instagram asking people who voted for Trump whether their lives had improved since he returned to office.
Trump, now in his second non-consecutive term, has an active social media presence. Members of his communications team frequently post short videos set to popular songs to illustrate the president's efforts to fulfill his campaign promises.
Some of the videos featured hit songs while showing footage of Trump's immigration crackdown, U.S. military operations against Iran and the arrest of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

Source: G1