The White House refused to apologize for using one of pop singer Sabrina Carpenter’s songs after she said the use of it in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement video was evil.

Herb Scribner a Senior Audience Associate with Axios shared in a post on X that White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson had sent him a statement that the Trump administration won’t apologize for deporting dangerous criminal illegal murderers, rapists and pedophiles.

“Here’s a Short n’ Sweet message for Sabrina Carpenter: we won’t apologize for deporting dangerous criminal illegal murderers, rapists, and pedophiles from our country. Anyone who would defend these sick monsters must be stupid, or is it slow?”

The statement from the White House comes after Carpenter responded to a video shared by the White House X account in which her song Juno was used.

“Have you ever tried this one? Bye-bye.”

The White House wrote this in its post using one of the lyrics from the singer’s song.

Carpenter who is known for her role in Girl Meets World responded to the video by writing her own statement.

“This video is evil and disgusting. Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.”

Carpenter is well-known for pushing far-left causes and has advocated for transgenderism.

In April Carpenter received backlash from her fans after she displayed a new sex position on stage during her Short n’ Sweet tour. People took to social media to question how she expected parents of the children at these shows to explain this.

The White House spokeswoman’s reference to Short n’ Sweet cleverly used the title of Carpenter’s own tour against her. The play on words mocked the singer while defending deportation policy.

Jackson’s question about whether defenders of criminal illegals are stupid or slow also references Carpenter’s music. The singer has a song called Please Please Please that uses similar phrasing making the dig even more pointed.

The Trump administration’s refusal to back down shows they will not be intimidated by celebrity criticism. Previous administrations might have issued apologies or removed the video but this White House doubled down.

Carpenter’s description of deportations as evil reveals how disconnected Hollywood elites are from reality. Americans overwhelmingly support removing dangerous criminals from the country regardless of immigration status.

Her claim that enforcing immigration law represents an inhumane agenda ignores the victims of crimes committed by illegal aliens. Families who have lost loved ones to criminal illegals would strongly disagree with her characterization.

The White House video that sparked the controversy showed ICE agents arresting and deporting criminal illegal aliens. Using upbeat music to accompany footage of law enforcement doing their jobs was meant to celebrate successful operations.

Carpenter’s fans include many young people who have been influenced by her progressive politics. Her advocacy for transgenderism and other left-wing causes makes her a perfect example of how celebrities use their platforms for activism.

The on-stage sex position display during her tour that received backlash shows Carpenter has no problem being provocative when it suits her. But she objects when the government uses her music in ways she disagrees with politically.

Musicians have limited legal recourse to prevent their songs from being used in political contexts. Fair use provisions often protect such usage especially for government communications.

The controversy highlights the ongoing culture war between conservative governance and liberal entertainment industry values. Celebrities expect their political views to be respected while dismissing the concerns of Americans who elected Trump.