Sabrina Carpenter condemns Trump administration’s use of her music on social media

Sabrina Carpenter slams Trump administration

Singer Sabrina Carpenter slammed the Trump administration for using her music to allegedly spread the government's "inhuman agenda."

WASHINGTON (AP) - Pop singer Sabrina Carpenter and the publisher of the beloved children’s character Franklin the Turtle are disavowing the Trump administration’s use of their music and imagery to support its agenda.

Responding to the use of her song "Juno" in a video montage depicting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids, Carpenter tweeted Tuesday: "this video is evil and disgusting. Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda."

In the caption for the clip, the White House quoted Carpenter’s lyrics "Have you ever tried this one? Bye-bye."

On Monday, Franklin the Turtle publisher Kids Can Press condemned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s post on X featuring a manipulated image showing Franklin aiming a bazooka at boats. Hegseth posted the image with the caption "Franklin Targets Narco Terrorists."

"We strongly condemn any denigrating, violent, or unauthorized use of Franklin’s name or image, which directly contradicts these values," the publisher said in a tweet.

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The Trump administration has conducted multiple strikes in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean on small boats accused of ferrying drugs in the region. More than 80 people have been killed in such strikes since early September.

There is a long list of performers and artists who have objected to the Trump administration using their songs and copyright material, including ABBA, Bruce Springsteen, Olivia Rodrigo, Rihanna, Phil Collins, Pharrell, John Fogerty, Semisonic, Neil Young, Eddy Grant, Panic! at the Disco, R.E.M., Guns N’ Roses, Celine Dion, Beyoncé and Adele.