Trump Administration Faces Backlash Over Deportation Video Set to Pop Song

The White House defends its latest video, citing a sharp drop in illegal border crossings, as critics decry it for dehumanizing immigrants.

The White House released a video on April 6, 2025, showcasing deportations set to Bananarama's 1983 hit 'Na Na Hey Hey (Kiss Him Goodbye)', sparking widespread criticism.
Critics, including social media users and advocacy groups, condemned the video’s celebratory tone as mocking and dehumanizing migrants' suffering.
This is the second such video in recent months, following a March video featuring Semisonic's 'Closing Time,' which also drew backlash from the band and the public.
The Trump administration defended the video, highlighting a 95% decrease in illegal border crossings in March 2025 compared to the same month in 2024 as evidence of policy success.
The administration's use of pop culture in immigration messaging has drawn scrutiny, with artists objecting to unauthorized use of their music and critics accusing the government of insensitivity.