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Olivia Rodrigo and DHS Trade Barbs Over ICE Video Featuring Her Song

A pop star and a federal agency are locked in an unlikely feud after Olivia Rodrigo publicly criticized the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for using her song, "All-American Bitch," in an ICE promotional video. The video, intended to discourage undocumented immigrants from remaining in the United States, sparked outrage from the Grammy-winning artist who labeled it "racist, hateful propaganda."

DHS to Critics: Even Olivia Rodrigo Knows You Shou...

The video, which has since been edited to remove Rodrigo's song, urged individuals to "LEAVE NOW and self-deport using the CBP Home app. If you don't, you will face the consequences." Rodrigo's now-deleted comment on the post made her feelings clear: "Don't ever use my songs to promote your racist, hateful propaganda."

The DHS, however, didn't take the

The DHS, however, didn't take the criticism lying down. In a statement to TMZ, a spokesperson for the agency responded to Rodrigo by quoting lyrics from "All-American Bitch," seemingly in a sarcastic jab. "America is grateful all the time for our federal law enforcement officers who keep us safe," the spokesperson said. "We suggest Ms. Rodrigo thank them for their service, not belittle their sacrifice."

The incident highlights the growing tension between artists and government agencies over the use of their work for political purposes. Rodrigo is not the first musician to publicly object to their music being used in this way. Jess Glynne previously condemned the White House for using her song "Hold My Hand" in another ICE promotional video, and comedian Theo Von also called out the DHS for using a clip of him out of context.

The controversy comes as the DHS, under the current administration, has intensified its efforts to target undocumented immigrants. In January, the department announced the end of a policy that restricted ICE agents from making arrests at sensitive locations like houses of worship, schools, and hospitals. This shift in policy underscores the administration's focus on immigration enforcement and has drawn criticism from human rights advocates.

The clash between Rodrigo and the DHS underscores the power of music and celebrity to ignite political discourse. While the DHS defends its use of Rodrigo's song as a tool for promoting its message, the artist views it as a misappropriation of her work and a betrayal of her values. The incident serves as a reminder of the complex relationship between art, politics, and the responsibility of artists to speak out against what they perceive as injustice.