Jess Glynne Expresses Outrage Over White House’s Use of Her Audio for ICE Ads

## A Viral Trend Turns Controversial

It seems the Trump Administration has taken a typically humorous viral trend and turned it on its head. On July 30, singer-songwriter Jess Glynne expressed her outrage towards the official White House account on X after they used the “Jet2 Holiday” commercial meme, featuring her popular track “Hold My Hand,” to promote U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deportations.

## The Backlash from Jess Glynne

Glynne did not hold back in her response, stating on Instagram, “This post honestly makes me sick.” She was referring to the White House’s post that joked about ICE booking deportation tickets as a “one-way Jet2 holiday.” This post included alarming footage of men in restraints being deported, where notably, the faces of ICE agents were blurred out.

### Music that Spreads Positivity

Glynne emphasized the essence of her music, saying, “My music is about love, unity, and spreading positivity, never about division or hate.” The “Jet2 Holiday” soundbite had previously gained massive popularity on TikTok, with over 71,000 posts showcasing lighthearted and silly moments until this unfortunate twist.

## Public Reaction

The post sparked widespread discontent among users. One X user remarked, “Fascism with Gen Z humor hoping to appeal to the younger generations leaves a sour taste in my mouth.” Another user pointed out, “The joke is officially dead now; these are real people’s lives we’re talking about, and the official White House account is making it a meme. Horrifying reality we live in.”

### Deportation Concerns

Earlier in the month, a significant memo revealed unsettling plans by the federal government to deport immigrants to countries where they have no citizenship. The proposed actions could be executed with as little as six hours’ notice, leaving many vulnerable to possible torture or persecution. While Trump campaigned on deporting “the worst of the worst,” recent data from ICE shows that 72% of immigration detainees have no criminal convictions.

What’s your take on using humor in such serious matters?