Zara Larsson has publicly criticized the White House after one of her songs was featured in a social media video related to immigration enforcement. The video, which appeared on the White House’s TikTok account, used Larsson’s track Midnight Sun in a clip showing Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents conducting operations. The post’s caption read “never ending deportations,” playing on lyrics from the song. Although the audio has since been removed from the post, the video itself remains accessible on the account.
In response, Larsson posted a three-minute reaction video on social media in which she characterized the White House’s use of her music as “dehumanising.” She emphasized that the individuals depicted in the enforcement video are real people, noting that many undocumented immigrants are working individuals seeking better opportunities. Larsson also criticized the administration for using her song to promote division, stating that the track’s lyrics are meant to reflect a connection between people and nature rather than support such messaging. Her response video accumulated more than 4.2 million views on TikTok.
Larsson’s objection adds to a broader pattern of artists challenging the Trump administration’s use of their music on social media platforms. Earlier this year, Larsson also condemned a separate White House video that featured President Donald Trump dancing to her song Lush Life. Other musicians, including Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Sabrina Carpenter, and Ariana Grande, have similarly demanded removal of their work from White House social media accounts, citing concerns about the context in which their music was being used. The BBC contacted the White House seeking comment on the matter.
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