White House removes Zara Larsson song from deportation video after criticism

The White House has removed a Zara Larsson track from one of its social media videos after the Swedish singer objected to how her music was being used. Larsson, known for hits including 'Lush Life' and 'Never Forget You', took issue with the inclusion of 'Midnight Sun' in material related to deportation operations.

The artist described the video as 'dehumanising' in her public criticism, prompting the White House to take down the content. Larsson's objection highlights ongoing tensions between artists and government agencies over the unauthorized or controversial use of musical content in official communications.

The incident underscores broader discussions about artistic integrity and the responsibility of public institutions when incorporating creative works into sensitive policy messaging. Several artists have previously voiced concerns about their music being used in contexts they do not endorse, particularly in government communications touching on controversial topics.

The removal of the video marks a rare instance of the White House responding directly to an artist's complaint regarding content usage. It remains unclear whether additional measures were taken to address the artist's concerns or to review other similar content.