Overview

• The White House’s official X account posted a video on July 31 using a viral Jet2 holiday audio—combining Jess Glynne’s song and Zoe Lister’s voice—to depict ICE deportations as a “one-way” trip.
• Jess Glynne condemned the post as “sick,” asserting that her music is about unity and positivity, not division or hate.
• Voice actor Zoe Lister told the BBC she would never allow her voice to promote what she called “Trump’s abhorrent policies.”
• Abigail Jackson defended the meme’s usage, saying removing “criminal illegal immigrants” is unifying and makes American communities safer.
• The episode underscores disputes over political messaging, artistic ownership and the administration’s aggressive deportation tactics.