Zara Larsson criticises White House for using her song in deportation video
The White House removed Larsson's Midnight Sun from one of its reels after the artist called the clip "dehumanising".
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"These people in this video – they're real people."
— Zara Larsson , Celebrity
"It's so crazy how everything is so memefied and so 'ha-ha-ha'."
— Zara Larsson , Celebrity
Key People
Ariana Grande is a singer and actress known for her powerful vocals and roles in film and television.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Sabrina Carpenter is an American singer who also appears in Madonna's short film.
Zara Larsson is a Swedish pop singer-songwriter known for her successful singles.
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The White House removed Larsson's Midnight Sun from one of its reels after the artist called the clip "dehumanising".
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