Olivia Rodrigo expressed outrage after the Trump administration's Department of Homeland Security used her song 'All-American Bitch' in a video promoting ICE deportations. Rodrigo called the use 'deeply disturbing' and the agency's actions 'barbaric and cruel.' This follows a similar incident with Sabrina Carpenter.
The use of popular music by government agencies for controversial purposes raises questions about artistic rights, political messaging, and the intersection of celebrity activism with immigration policy. It highlights ongoing tensions between artists' values and government actions.
Grammy-winning artist Olivia Rodrigo revealed in an interview with Dazed Magazine that she was 'enraged' to find the Trump administration's Department of Homeland Security (DHS) had used her song 'All-American Bitch' in an online video. The video, posted in November 2025, encouraged illegal immigrants to self-deport using the CBP Home app and featured agents arresting individuals. Rodrigo discovered the use while scrolling on her phone and described it as 'so deeply disturbing' and 'awful, barbaric and cruel' propaganda. She has been an outspoken critic of President Donald Trump and his policies. A DHS spokesperson responded by defending the officers' service and suggesting Rodrigo should thank them rather than belittle their sacrifice. This incident is similar to one in December where Sabrina Carpenter also criticized the Trump administration for using her song 'Juno' in an ICE video.
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