Linda Bloss-Baum was quoted in the Wall Street Journal about the challenges artists face as they try to navigate these polarized times. 

• Unauthorized use of “Juno” in an ICE-themed video
  The White House used Carpenter’s song “Juno” as the soundtrack for a video showing ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) operations —specifically people being arrested or detained. Carpenter said she did not give consent.
  
  
• Carpenter publicly condemned the video and its message
  In response, Carpenter called the video “evil and disgusting,” stating explicitly: “Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.”
  
  
• The incident reflects a broader conflict between the White House and pop artists over using music in politically charged content
  This clash isn’t isolated. The article frames the situation as part of a broader pattern: the White House (or other government-linked accounts) using popular artists’ music without their permission — particularly in videos tied to controversial policies, stirring conflict between creative rights and political messaging.

"It is different than it has been in the past—that megaphone on social media is so much bigger," said Linda Bloss-Baum, director of the business and entertainment program at American University’s Kogod School of Business. "Combine that with an administration that is not shy about going after artists that say things that displease them, and you kind of have the perfect storm.”

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