Olivia Rodrigo accuses DHS of using her song as a distraction

Olivia Rodrigo criticized the Trump administration for using her song “All-American Bitch” in a Department of Homeland Security video promoting immigration raids and self-deportation. In an NPR interview, she called the pairing of her song—written about feeling trapped in a misogynistic box—with ICE footage “awful” and “grotesque,” and said public disputes with musicians can serve as a distraction from other government actions. Rodrigo had previously accused DHS of using her music for “racist, hateful propaganda.” DHS defended federal immigration officers and said Rodrigo should thank them for their service rather than criticize them. The dispute is part of a broader pattern involving artists including Taylor Swift and SZA, who have accused the administration of using musicians’ work and ensuing backlash to attract attention.