Sabrina Carpenter and Franklin the Turtle publisher condemn Trump administration's use of their work

The Trump administration has faced backlash for using the image of Franklin the Turtle and a song by Sabrina Carpenter in social media posts related to deportation and drug trafficking. Both Carpenter and the publisher of Franklin the Turtle have condemned this use, asserting that it was done without their consent.

Several prominent musicians, including Sabrina Carpenter and Olivia Rodrigo, have publicly criticized former President Trump for using their music without permission, highlighting a growing tension between artists and political figures over the use of creative works.

Sabrina Carpenter has publicly condemned the White House for using her song in a video that features footage of individuals being detained by ICE, describing the action as 'evil.' The song's lyrics, which include the line 'Have you ever tried this one?', were juxtaposed with scenes of handcuffing and tackling, prompting Carpenter's strong disapproval.

Sabrina Carpenter has publicly condemned a White House video that uses her song 'Juno' as a soundtrack for immigration raids conducted by ICE in Chicago, labeling the video as 'evil and disgusting.' This condemnation highlights her disapproval of the association of her music with such controversial actions.