Zara Larsson criticises White House for using her song in deportation video

Swedish pop star Zara Larsson has criticized the White House for using her song “Midnight Sun” in a TikTok video depicting immigration enforcement raids. The video, which remains on the White House’s feed despite the song’s removal, was captioned “never ending deportations,” a play on Larsson’s lyrics. In a reaction video with over 4.2 million views, Larsson called the clip “dehumanizing,” emphasizing that the individuals shown are real people seeking better futures. She accused the White House of using her music to create division, contrasting the song’s intended message of connection. Larsson joins other artists like Sabrina Carpenter and Ariana Grande in opposing the Trump administration’s use of their music in social media content. The White House has previously removed songs by Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo following similar objections. The BBC has reached out to the White House for comment. QUESTION: How might the unauthorized use of artists’ music in political content impact the relationship between musicians and political entities?