Zara Larsson Condemns Trump Administration's Use of 'Midnight Sun' in ICE Promo

WHO:

Rolling Stone - Swedish singer Zara Larsson criticized the Trump administration.

Variety - The White House is referred to in the context of the criticism.

WHAT:

Variety - The TikTok post by the White House was captioned “Never ending deportations.”

Rolling Stone - Larsson referred to the Trump administration as "fucking losers" in her response.

Variety - Zara Larsson condemned the use of her song "Midnight Sun" in a TikTok post by the White House that depicted ICE agents handcuffing and deporting individuals.

Billboard - Larsson expressed that her "heart is heavy" upon seeing the video.

WHERE:

Variety - The criticism was directed at a TikTok post by the White House, which is located in Washington, D.C.

WHY:

Variety - Larsson described the use of her song in the context of deportations as "so dehumanizing."

HOW:

The Source - Larsson expressed her disapproval by stating, "You guys are such fking losers."

Variety - Larsson responded to the video by posting her own TikTok, where she held an "L" up to her forehead and expressed her sadness about the situation.

(UPDATED September 17, 2026 23:58 UTC)

A TikTok post by the White House, captioned “Never ending deportations,” has sparked reactions online. In response, Larsson criticized the Trump administration, calling them "fucking losers." She expressed her disapproval directly, stating, "You guys are such fking losers."

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(UPDATED September 17, 2026 20:02 UTC)

Swedish singer Zara Larsson has publicly criticized the Trump administration for using her song "Midnight Sun" in a TikTok video that depicted ICE agents handcuffing and deporting individuals. In her response, Larsson expressed that her "heart is heavy" and described the use of her music in this context as "so dehumanizing." She further voiced her sadness about the situation by posting her own TikTok, where she held an "L" up to her forehead.