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Olivia Rodrigo Condemns DHS Use of Her Song in Self-Deport Video

Her response underscores a broader pattern of artists rejecting government repurposing of their music for immigration enforcement messaging.

Overview

  • The Department of Homeland Security posted an Instagram reel urging undocumented immigrants to leave the U.S. and self-deport using the CBP Home app.
  • The post warned, “LEAVE NOW... If you don’t, you will face the consequences,” and used Rodrigo’s 2023 track “All-American Bitch” as the soundtrack.
  • Rodrigo’s reported reply—“Don’t ever use my songs to promote your racist, hateful propaganda”—was captured in screenshots after the comment was no longer visible.
  • Coverage did not include a public response from DHS to Rodrigo’s objection.
  • Rodrigo has previously criticized ICE deportations and objected to political use of her music, including a 2024 Team Trump TikTok featuring “deja vu.”