The Trump administration utilized Ariana Grande’s song “Bye” in a video highlighting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests. Grande swiftly responded to the unauthorized use of her music, objecting to its association with the administration’s policies. She effectively blocked the administration from further utilizing the track. The video, intended to showcase ICE’s enforcement efforts, featured footage of individuals being detained. Grande’s action demonstrates a growing trend of artists publicly distancing themselves from political messaging they disagree with. This incident highlights the complexities of copyright and artistic control in the political sphere, and the power artists wield in shaping public perception. The singer’s representatives confirmed she did not grant permission for the song’s use.