TL;DR
- Ariana Grande’s song was used in a controversial White House TikTok.
- She condemned the use as ‘barbaric’ and ‘heinous’.
- The song has since been removed from the video.
- Grande has previously criticized Trump’s policies on trans rights.
- The White House responded with a snarky comment.
In a stunning showdown that has everyone buzzing, pop diva Ariana Grande has taken the White House to task over the use of her song in a TikTok video that promotes immigration policies. The video, which was posted on June 8, features Grande’s track “Bye” and is captioned with a rather bold statement: “Bye-bye. President Trump has delivered the most secure border in history.” Talk about a clash of ideals!
Grande wasted no time in voicing her outrage, commenting directly on the TikTok post, “Please do not use my music in relation to this barbaric, inhumane, heinous nonsense.” And can we just say, *YAS QUEEN*? She’s not holding back!
In response, White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson doubled down on their stance, claiming, “What’s actually barbaric, inhumane, and heinous are the criminal illegal aliens who have injured and murdered innocent American citizens.” Ouch! But it seems the real winner here is Ariana, as her song has since been yanked from the TikTok video, and her comment has mysteriously vanished. Coincidence? We think not.
This isn’t the first time the pop star has found herself at odds with the Trump administration. Grande has previously criticized the former president for his stance on trans rights, which has been a hot-button issue for the LGBTQ community. In a cheeky response to Grande’s pro-trans Instagram post, Deputy Press Secretary Kush Desai quipped, “Get well soon, Ariana,” while trying to deflect her criticisms with a jab about her concert ticket prices. Talk about a low blow!
As Grande embarks on her “Eternal Sunshine” world tour, which kicked off just days before this TikTok debacle, she’s clearly making waves both on and off the stage. With her music and her voice, she’s standing up for what she believes in, and we’re here for it. So, what’s next for this pop princess? Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure: she’s not going to let anyone use her music for their agenda without a fight.
In a world where music and politics collide, Ariana Grande is proving that she’s not just a pop star—she’s a force to be reckoned with. Keep shining, Ariana!