Pop singer Sabrina Carpenter and the publisher of the beloved Canadian children's character Franklin the Turtle are speaking out against the Trump administration's controversial use of their music and imagery. Carpenter, in a strong response to the ICE's use of her song 'Juno' in a video montage, stated, 'This video is evil and disgusting. Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.' The White House's use of Carpenter's lyrics, 'Have you ever tried this one? Bye-bye,' in the caption of the clip, further emphasized the administration's agenda. Similarly, the publisher of Franklin the Turtle, Kids Can Press, condemned a post by U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, which featured a manipulated image of Franklin aiming a bazooka at boats with the caption 'Franklin Targets Narco Terrorists.' This sparked anger and mockery, with a spokesperson for Kids Can Press stating, 'Franklin the Turtle is a beloved Canadian icon who has inspired generations of children and stands for kindness, empathy, and inclusivity. We strongly condemn any denigrating, violent, or unauthorized use of Franklin’s name or image, which directly contradicts these values.' The Trump administration's strikes in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean on small boats accused of ferrying drugs have resulted in the deaths of over 80 people since September. This has led to a growing list of performers and artists objecting to the administration's use of their songs and copyright material, including Abba, Bruce Springsteen, Olivia Rodrigo, Rihanna, Phil Collins, Pharrell, John Fogerty, Semisonic, Neil Young, Eddy Grant, Panic! at the Disco, R.E.M., Guns N' Roses, Céline Dion, Beyoncé, and Adele.
