Sabrina Carpenter and Franklin's Publisher Criticize Trump Administration's Actions

Post by : Mina Rahman

Pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter, alongside the publisher of the beloved Canadian children’s character Franklin the Turtle, has publicly criticized the Trump administration for misappropriating their intellectual property.

Carpenter responded vehemently after her song, Juno, featured in a video montage illustrating U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids. On Twitter, she stated: “This video is evil and disgusting. Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.” The montage incorporated her lyrics: “Have you ever tried this one? Bye-bye.”

Similarly, Kids Can Press, the publisher of Franklin, criticized U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for sharing a post that depicted Franklin with a bazooka aimed at boats, captioned “Franklin Targets Narco Terrorists.” The publisher emphasized that Franklin embodies kindness, empathy, and inclusivity, and any violent or unauthorized portrayal sharply conflicts with these principles.

A Pentagon spokesperson retorted, asserting that Franklin “likely wouldn’t support drug cartels or promote the kindness of narco-terrorists.”

This situation falls within a larger context as various artists—including Abba, Bruce Springsteen, Olivia Rodrigo, Rihanna, Phil Collins, Beyoncé, and Adele—have protested against the unauthorized use of their music and creative endeavors.