Why are the White House's social networks problematic? Short entertaining videos about deportation, in reality, are not that entertaining.
Almost everyone is on social media these days. Sometimes it can give the impression that those who aren't online don't even exist. On Instagram, you can find your grandmother, on TikTok your favourite company, and even those people you might not expect are now writing long odes to network X (formerly Twitter). Therefore, no one is really surprised that even the White House hasn't avoided social media. What is surprising and maybe even unbelievable is their content.
All social media of the White House should traditionally serve as an information medium for informing citizens. Just like any other state head information medium, these should maintain a certain formality, credibility, and seriousness. However, some posts lack all these factors, and additionally, they struggle with criticism from artists who are offended by the use of their music for political purposes, with which they themselves do not harmonize.
Pop princesses are not afraid to object
Posts featuring well-known pop songs are clearly very dear to the White House. However, maybe authorization from the artists themselves wouldn't hurt. The video that outraged many people has already been deleted, but the response of the author of the used music still hangs on her X account.
"This video is evil and disgusting. Never drag me or my music into your inhuman goals."
Expressed herself Sabrina Carpenter on her profile.
The video was full of cut-offs of Trump's deportation efforts. The short TikTok looked mocking and lacked the necessary empathy for such a sensitive topic. However, Sabrina was not the only one who objected to using her own music for something like this.
"Never use my music for your hateful, racist propaganda."
The singer wrote to an Instagram post about ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement of the United States). Her comment may not be visible anymore, but screenshots are still circulating on the internet and the post is now muted. Comments even include thanks to the singer and praise for her accomplishment.
Among other artists, for example, was British singer Jess Glynne, who let her disgust be known to everyone through her Instagram.
Deportation posts
The entire agenda about the deportation of immigrants and the resolution of the issue of immigrants was clear even before Donald Trump was officially elected president. Videos and statements that make this situation something trivializing and celebratory are beyond the bounds of humanity. It looks like the administrators of these profiles forgot that the topic affects real people.
"ASMR: Deportation flight of an illegal alien"
A "funny" caption that appeared at video, where it is preparing for the deportation of a handcuffed immigrant is cruel and mocking. A forty-second video will most likely evoke completely different emotions in you.
"If you enjoy this, you should deeply reflect on the kind of person you want to be."
Expressed under the post one of the users of the platform.
What he promised he delivers
Although it may seem almost unrealistic, these posts only confirm that people have what they chose. Donald Trump has never hidden his plans and is he adding his “achievements” in short videos on Tiktok? That could probably have been expected in the end. Through the algorithms of Tiktok, it targets younger voters very well and who wouldn't want that?
The most shocking thing is the reality at the end that he can afford this at all. Since when is it okay for a head of state to add false and misleading information about now being the president of Venezuela? He mocks the minority groups of the state and labels the media as corrupt and misleading. Social networks present the man or institution as they want to be seen. And here it is clearly visible, how the White House stands.
Sources: author's text, Instagram, X, cnbc.com, theguardian.com, bbc.com
