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Key Points Olivia Rodrigo criticized the White House for using her song without consent. She stated, “Don’t ever use my songs to promote your racist, hateful propaganda.” Rodrigo has publicly supported immigrant rights and previously blocked Trump’s use of her music. Olivia Rodrigo has some choice for the White House after they used one of her songs without her consent. On Wednesday, Nov. 5, the White House and the Department of Homeland Security posted a video to Instagram encouraging those without legal status to self-deport to their countries of origin. The clip was set to Rodrigo’s “all-american b—h.” In the comment section, the 22-year-old pop star called out the Trump administration for using her song without her permission and for reasons she does not agree with. “Don’t ever use my songs to promote your racist, hateful propaganda,” she wrote. RELATED: Olivia Rodrigo Goes Viral for Full-Circle Moment with Rock Legends On Reddit, fans praised the young singer’s bravery and willingness to speak out. “We love her. Unlike so many pop girls she actually has a backbone to stand for what’s right,” wrote one user. “This is why she is in fact rock and roll. 🤘 ❤️.” said another Some commenters even encouraged Rodrigo to sue the Trump administration for using her song without her knowledge. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade’s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Rodrigo has been a vocal advocate against immigration crackdowns by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This summer, she shared a photo of an anti-ICE protest in Los Angeles, Calif. and expressed support for immigrant communities across the country. “I’ve lived in L.A. my whole life and I’m deeply upset about these violent deportations of my neighbors under the current administration,” she wrote via her Instagram Story at the time. “L.A. simply wouldn’t exist without immigrants. Treating hardworking community members with such little respect, empathy, and due process is awful. I stand with the beautiful, diverse community of Los Angeles and with immigrants all across America. I stand for our right to freedom of speech and freedom to protest.” This also isn’t the first time the singer has prevented her music from being used by President Donald Trump and his administration. In November 2024, her song “deja vu” was used for a post on Team Trump’s TikTok account after Trump’s second presidential election win. However, the song was removed from the clip shortly after it was uploaded. In the comment section of that TikTok, Rodrigo reportedly wrote, “ew don’t use my sound ever again ty.”
