White House accused by Jess Glynne for utilizing her Jet2holidays track in ICE deportation video's playlist
The White House has found itself at the centre of a storm of criticism after using British singer Jess Glynne's song "Hold My Hand" in a video promoting ICE deportations. The video, which features images of migrants being deported by ICE officials, was met with outrage on social media, with many describing it as "vile" and "shameful."
Glynne herself took to Instagram to express her disapproval, posting that she finds the use of her music in such a context "sick." The singer, known for her music about love, unity, and spreading positivity, stated that her music is not about division or hate.
The White House's response to the criticism focused on the removal of criminal illegal aliens and the safety of American communities. However, it did not address the sentiment that the issue of deportation is not a trend, nor did it address the concerns that the use of the "Hold My Hand" audio is divisive and promotes hate.
The White House did defend their use of the song, stating that it unifies and positively removes criminal illegal aliens. However, this did little to appease critics, with many angered by the White House's flippant approach to the issue of deportation.
Actress Zoe Lister, who previously criticized the White House's use of the "Hold My Hand" audio, also joined the chorus of criticism, labelling it as a promotion of the White House's "nasty agenda."
The use of the "Hold My Hand" audio in the controversial video is particularly notable given its association with a TikTok trend where people show the "real" side of their holidays using the Jet2holidays ad audio. This juxtaposition has led to further criticism, with many finding the White House's use of the audio in this context to be inappropriate.
As of now, the White House has not responded to requests for comment from our brand regarding the criticism. The singer Jess Glynne, who was not mentioned in the White House's response to the criticism, has not made any further statements on the matter.
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- The criticism against the White House intensified as entertainment figures such as Jess Glynne and Zoe Lister spoke out against the use of Glynne's song "Hold My Hand" in a video promoting ICE deportations, labeling it as divisive and inappropriate.
- In contrast to the general news and political debates on war-and-conflicts and policies, the controversy surrounding the White House's use of the "Hold My Hand" audio in a deportation video has dominated pop-culture discussions, with many criticizing the White House for its insensitivity and the seemingly tone-deaf approach to using entertainment in such a polarizing context.
- With the criticism from celebrities, the White House's use of the "Hold My Hand" song in the deportation video has sparked intense debates not only on politics and social justice but also in entertainment and pop-culture circles, as people question the appropriateness of using music meant for unification in promoting division and controversy.
