Taylor Swift’s ally Sabrina Carpenter Announces $400M Copyright Lawsuit Against Donald Trump After White House Uses Her Song ‘Juno’ in Pro-ICE Video Without Permission

Sabrina Carpenter Files $400 Million Copyright Lawsuit Against Donald Trump After Unauthorized Use of Her Song in Pro-ICE Video

In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing clash between celebrities and political figures over music rights, pop star Sabrina Carpenter has filed a $400 million copyright infringement lawsuit against former President Donald Trump and members of his media team. The lawsuit follows the appearance of Carpenter’s hit song “Juno” in a recently released pro-ICE promotional video allegedly distributed by Trump’s political network and amplified across social platforms.

Carpenter, who publicly condemned the video last week, had already issued a strong warning to the former president and his team: “Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.” The video in question reportedly paired emotionally charged immigration footage with a segment of her song—without any request for permission, licensing agreement, or notice.

According to legal documents filed today in federal court, Carpenter’s team claims the Trump campaign intentionally used her song to imply her support for strict immigration policies, including renewed ICE enforcement measures. The filing describes the usage as “deliberate, unauthorized, commercially motivated, and politically manipulative,” stating that the former president’s team “knowingly violated federal copyright laws for political gain.”

Carpenter’s attorney, in a statement released moments after the filing, said:

“No artist—regardless of political affiliation—should have their work hijacked to promote government messaging they fundamentally oppose. This is a clear and egregious copyright violation.”

The lawsuit’s staggering $400 million price tag reflects the singer’s claim of long-term reputational damage, emotional distress, and the potential global financial losses from the association of her music with controversial political messaging.

Trump’s team, however, has denied wrongdoing, calling the lawsuit “baseless,” and accusing Carpenter of “attempting to score political points.” Still, legal experts argue that if Carpenter’s evidence is strong, the case could become one of the most expensive copyright battles between an artist and a political figure in U.S. history.

The incident has sparked widespread debate online, with many fans praising the singer for standing up for artistic control, while critics accuse Trump’s media team of repeatedly using music without proper authorization—a recurring issue over the past decade.

As the legal fight heats up, neither side appears willing to back down. What began as a disputed soundtrack choice has now evolved into a high-stakes courtroom showdown, with implications for artists, campaigns, and political messaging nationwide.

More updates are expected as the case moves forward.