White House removes Swedish pop star's song from deportation video

The White House removed a social media reel featuring Swedish pop artist Zara Larsson's song 'Midnight Sun' following criticism from the musician over how her work was being used in immigration-related content.

Larsson publicly objected to the video, characterizing it as dehumanising in its portrayal of deportation proceedings. The artist's complaint prompted swift action from the White House, which took down the reel from its official platforms.

The incident highlights ongoing tensions between content creators and government agencies over the use of copyrighted music and artistic works in official communications. Musicians have increasingly voiced concerns about how their work may be repurposed in contexts they do not endorse.

Larsson joins a growing number of artists who have objected to their music being used by political entities or government bodies for purposes they view as inconsistent with their personal values or artistic intent.