Home / Arts and Entertainment / Zara Larsson Slams White House for Dehumanizing Song Use
Zara Larsson Slams White House for Dehumanizing Song Use
18 Sep
Summary
- Pop singer Zara Larsson criticized the White House for using her song in an immigration raid video.
- Larsson called the White House video 'dehumanizing' and accused it of sowing division.
- This incident follows similar objections from artists like Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo.
Pop star Zara Larsson has voiced strong disapproval of the White House utilizing her song "Midnight Sun" in a recent social media reel. The video, which has since been edited, appeared to showcase immigration enforcement raids with the caption "never ending deportations," a play on Larsson's lyrics.
Larsson described the White House's use of her music as "dehumanizing," highlighting that the individuals featured in the clip are real people striving for better opportunities. She accused the administration of using her song to promote division, a stark contrast to the song's original intent of connecting people with nature.
This incident is not isolated. The White House has faced similar criticism from other artists, including Sabrina Carpenter, Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, and Olivia Rodrigo. These artists have also publicly condemned the use of their music in White House content, with some labeling it "hateful propaganda."
