Pop star Olivia Rodrigo has publicly criticized the Department of Homeland Security after the agency used her music in a controversial social media video promoting self-deportation.
The video, posted Tuesday (November 4, 2025) on Instagram as a joint collaboration between DHS and the White House, featured “All-American Bitch” from Rodrigo’s Grammy-nominated album Guts. The clip showed Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers detaining undocumented immigrants during the chaotic opening section of the song, then transitioned to footage of people voluntarily boarding deportation flights as the track’s calmer interlude played.
The post’s caption read, “LEAVE NOW and self-deport using the CBP Home app. If you don’t, you will face the consequences.”
Rodrigo responded directly in the comments section with a clear message. “Don’t ever use my songs to promote your racist, hateful propaganda,” the singer wrote. The comment has since been deleted, though it remains unclear whether Rodrigo or DHS removed it.
When asked for comment by Rolling Stone, a DHS spokesperson replied, “America is grateful all the time for our federal law enforcement officers who keep us safe.” The agency later told TMZ it suggested Rodrigo “thank them for their service, not belittle their sacrifice,” referencing lyrics from her own song.
This incident marks another chapter in Rodrigo’s ongoing advocacy against current immigration enforcement policies. Back in June, when ICE conducted mass raids in Los Angeles, the singer shared her opposition on Instagram, stating: “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. L.A. simply wouldn’t exist without immigrants.”
She added at the time: “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.”
Rodrigo joins other artists, including Jess Glynne and Bad Bunny, who have spoken out against the administration’s use of their music in deportation-related content. The controversy highlights growing tensions between the entertainment industry and federal immigration enforcement agencies over unauthorized use of copyrighted material for political messaging.