Ariana Grande Condemns Trump for Using Her Song in ICE Ad

WHO:

Deadline - Ariana Grande is 32 years old.

The Guardian - Sabrina Carpenter condemned the use of her music in a video, calling it "evil and disgusting" and requested not to be involved in any "inhumane agenda."

The Guardian - Jess Glynne expressed feeling "sick" about the use of her song "Hold My Hand" in a White House video, stating her music was "never about division or hate."

The Guardian - SZA criticized the White House for using her music without permission, describing it as "PEAK DARK ..inhumanity + shock and aw tactics ..Evil n Boring."

NY Post - The White House responded to Ariana Grande's criticism regarding the use of her song in the ICE video.

Us Magazine - A spokesperson for Ariana Grande confirmed her response to the White House's TikTok post.

Billboard - Grande is among a group of pop stars, including Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, and Sabrina Carpenter, who have previously condemned ICE.

Deadline - Ariana Grande, a 3x Grammy winner, criticized President Trump and the White House.

Variety - The White House is involved in the controversy regarding the use of Grande's music.

WHAT:

The Daily Beast - Grande's comment on the White House's TikTok post, stating "Please do not ever use my music in relation to this barbaric, inhumane, heinous nonsense. F--- ICE," has since disappeared from the White House TikTok account.

The Daily Beast - A source close to Grande confirmed that she did not delete her comment, and it is unclear why it is no longer visible.

The Daily Beast - White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson responded to Grande's criticism by stating, “what’s actually barbaric, inhumane, and heinous are the criminal illegal aliens who have injured and murdered innocent American citizens.”

The Guardian - Grande described the use of her song in the White House video as "barbaric, inhumane, heinous nonsense."

The Guardian - Grande's music has been removed from the White House's TikTok post following her condemnation.

The Guardian - In October 2025, Trump posted an AI-generated video featuring himself flying a fighter jet and pouring brown effluent over protesters, set to Kenny Loggins’ "Danger Zone." Loggins requested its removal, stating he could not understand why his music would be associated with such content.

The Guardian - The White House posted a montage of ICE agents handcuffing and detaining people, captioned “Bye-bye 👋 President Trump has delivered the most secure border in history,” using Grande's 2024 song "Bye."

The Guardian - Grande's music has since been removed from the White House's TikTok post.

The Guardian - Ariana Grande is preparing the release of her eighth studio album, "Petal," on July 31, with its lead single "Hate That I Made You Love Me" currently the most-streamed song daily on Spotify globally and topping the charts in the UK and US in its opening week.

NY Post - The White House issued a statement in response to Grande's comments, indicating they would not cease using her music in relation to ICE.

Us Magazine - Grande's spokesperson stated that she directly commented on the White House's TikTok post, saying, "Please do not ever use my music in relation to immigration enforcement."

Deadline - Grande stated, "Please do not ever use my music in relation to immigration enforcement."

Variety - The TikTok post featured a montage of ICE agents arresting and handcuffing individuals.

Billboard - Grande referred to ICE with the phrase "F— ICE" in her condemnation of the video.

Deadline - Ariana Grande condemned the use of her 2024 song "Bye" in a video promoting the Secure America Act, which funds ICE and Border Patrol.

Variety - Grande described the use of her song in a TikTok post as "barbaric, inhumane, heinous nonsense."

TMZ - Grande called Trump's immigration policies "barbaric, inhumane and heinous."

WHERE:

Variety - The TikTok post in question was published by the White House.

WHEN:

Us Magazine - Grande's spokesperson confirmed her response on Thursday, June 11.

Variety - The TikTok post was made earlier in the week.

WHY:

The Guardian - The White House's use of music by artists like Grande is described as a "calculated ploy" to provoke left-leaning musicians, part of a broader campaign of trolling by the administration.

NY Post - The White House's response suggests they believe the use of Grande's song aligns with their messaging on immigration enforcement.

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Deadline - Grande's condemnation stems from her disapproval of the association of her music with ICE arrests and deportations.

HOW:

The Daily Beast - Grande's team is unsure why her comment on the White House's TikTok is no longer visible, indicating that only Grande or the White House could have deleted it.

TMZ - Grande expressed her disapproval by commenting directly on the TikTok post, requesting that her music not be used in relation to immigration enforcement.

(UPDATED June 12, 2026 23:21 UTC)

A comment made by Ariana Grande on the White House's TikTok post, where she expressed her disapproval of the use of her music in relation to immigration enforcement, has mysteriously disappeared from the account. A source close to Grande confirmed that she did not delete the comment, leaving the reason for its absence unclear, while a White House spokesperson responded by criticizing illegal immigration. Grande's team is uncertain about the situation, suggesting that only she or the White House could have removed the comment.

(UPDATED June 12, 2026 21:28 UTC)

Ariana Grande, who is 32 years old, has publicly condemned the White House's use of her song in a recent video, calling it "barbaric, inhumane, heinous nonsense." Following her strong reaction, her music has been removed from the White House's TikTok post, which has been characterized as a "calculated ploy" to provoke left-leaning musicians as part of a broader campaign of trolling by the administration. Grande's spokesperson confirmed her response on Thursday, June 11.

(UPDATED June 12, 2026 19:36 UTC)

Sabrina Carpenter has condemned the use of her music in a video, calling it "evil and disgusting," while Jess Glynne expressed feeling "sick" about her song "Hold My Hand" being featured in a White House video, emphasizing that her music was "never about division or hate." SZA also criticized the White House for using her music without permission, labeling it as "PEAK DARK ..inhumanity + shock and aw tactics ..Evil n Boring." This backlash follows an October 2025 incident where Trump posted an AI-generated video of himself flying a fighter jet and pouring brown effluent over protesters, set to Kenny Loggins’ "Danger Zone," which Loggins requested to be removed, stating he could not understand why his music would be associated with such content.

(UPDATED June 12, 2026 16:00 UTC)

The White House recently shared a montage featuring ICE agents detaining individuals, captioned “Bye-bye,” alongside Ariana Grande's song, which has since been removed from the TikTok post. Meanwhile, Grande is gearing up for the release of her eighth studio album, "Petal," set to drop on July 31, and its lead single, "Hate That I Made You Love Me," is currently the most-streamed song daily on Spotify worldwide, topping the charts in both the UK and US during its opening week. This combination of political messaging and musical success highlights the intersection of culture and current events.

(UPDATED June 12, 2026 12:06 UTC)

The White House has issued a statement in response to Ariana Grande's criticism of her song being used in an ICE video. They indicated that they will not stop using her music in relation to ICE, suggesting that they believe it aligns with their messaging on immigration enforcement. Grande's comments have sparked a notable reaction from the administration, highlighting the ongoing debate over the use of music in political contexts.

(UPDATED June 12, 2026 08:22 UTC)

Ariana Grande has responded to a TikTok post from the White House, with her spokesperson confirming her direct comment on the matter. In her statement, Grande expressed her disapproval, saying, "Please do not ever use my music in relation to immigration enforcement." This confirmation from her spokesperson was made public on Thursday, June 11.

(UPDATED June 12, 2026 06:29 UTC)

Grande has made a strong statement regarding her music, saying, "Please do not ever use my music in relation to immigration enforcement." This declaration comes after a TikTok post that showcased a montage of ICE agents arresting and handcuffing individuals. The timing of her remarks highlights the ongoing conversation about the intersection of music and social issues.

(UPDATED June 12, 2026 04:23 UTC)

Ariana Grande has made headlines by condemning ICE with the phrase "F— ICE" in response to a controversial video. She joins a group of pop stars, including Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, and Sabrina Carpenter, who have also spoken out against the agency in the past. This collective stance highlights the growing movement among artists to address social issues through their platforms.

(UPDATED June 12, 2026 01:45 UTC)

Ariana Grande, a three-time Grammy winner, has criticized President Trump and the White House for using her 2024 song "Bye" in a video promoting the Secure America Act, which funds ICE and Border Patrol. In a TikTok post, Grande described this use of her music as "barbaric, inhumane, heinous nonsense," expressing her disapproval of the association with ICE arrests and deportations. She directly commented on the TikTok, requesting that her music not be used in relation to immigration enforcement.