White House Faces Backlash Over TikTok Video Mocking ICE Deportations

The White House has faced widespread backlash after posting a video on its official social media accounts that used the viral TikTok 'Jet2 Holiday' sound to depict Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents deporting migrants. The post captioned, "When ICE books you a one-way Jet2 holiday to deportation," was criticized for mocking serious deportation proceedings, with users calling it dehumanizing, shameful, and disrespectful. The video, which showed handcuffed and shackled migrants being escorted onto a flight, sparked outrage across social media platforms, with many accusing the White House of trivializing a sensitive issue. Singer Jess Glynne, whose song was featured in the viral TikTok sound, condemned the post for promoting division and hate, contrary to her message of love and unity. This incident has intensified public debate on immigration enforcement under President Donald Trump's administration, which recently approved a significant increase in ICE's funding and enforcement efforts. The controversy reflects ongoing tensions surrounding immigration policy and the use of social media by government entities to communicate about such issues.