Pop star Ariana Grande has strongly criticized the White House after one of her songs was used in a social media video promoting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations.

Ariana Grande reacts to White House using her songs for campaign

The controversy began when the White House shared a TikTok video highlighting immigration enforcement efforts. The clip featured footage of federal agents detaining and handcuffing individuals while Grande’s 2024 song “Bye” played in the background. The post was accompanied by a caption that referenced the track’s title and praised the administration’s border policies.