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

Zara Larsson condemns White House use of her song in deportation video.

By · Published September 18, 2026  02:27 UTC · Updated September 20, 2026  15:30 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: Zara Larsson condemns White House use of her song in deportation video.
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Zara Larsson's song 'Midnight Sun' was used in a White House video promoting deportations. This has sparked a public backlash against the White House's use of her music.

The White House's decision to use Larsson's song in the video has been widely criticized, with many accusing the administration of being insensitive to the plight of migrants. Larsson herself has spoken out against the White House's actions, calling them 'so dehumanizing'.

Reporting on the controversy has been consistent in its criticism of the White House's use of Larsson's music. BBC and People.com have both highlighted the backlash against the White House's decision, with Yahoo and Rolling Stone also covering the story. However, there is still some debate about the motivations behind the White House's use of Larsson's song, with some speculating that it may have been a deliberate attempt to associate the song with the administration's deportation policies.

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What is the controversy about?

The White House's use of Zara Larsson's song 'Midnight Sun' in a video promoting deportations.

What has Zara Larsson said about the controversy?

Larsson has called the White House's actions 'so dehumanizing'.

What outlets are covering the story?

BBC, People.com, Yahoo, and Rolling Stone are among the outlets covering the controversy.

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