Semisonic Exploses White House Deportation Video with “Closing time”

The band Semisonic presses back in the White House because it uses its hit song “Close Time” via a social media contribution that shows a tied deport tea.

The White House added the song to his waist in a post of a man with handcuffs when he was put down at an airport. The video was labeled with the texts of the song: “You don't have to go home, but you can't stay here.”

“We have never approved or tolerated the use of our song by the White House. And no, you didn't ask. The song is about joy and possibilities and hope, and you have completely missed the point, ”said the Power Pop trio from the Twin Cities in an explanation of the Associated Press.

When asked about the post on Monday, Karoline Leavitt, press spokeswoman for the White House, said “our entire government clearly leans into the message of this president.” The US customs and border protection has retired the contribution of the White House on X with the caption “It is the closing time”. We make America safe again. “

“Close Time” comes from the 1998 album, that I feel strange goodwhich was achieved in 433 200 -album charts. The song hit No. 4 on Billboards Alternative AirPlay charts for adults and received a Grammy nomination for the best rock song.

Semisonic joins a long list of actors who Trump follows with their songs, including ABBA, Bruce Springsteen, Rihanna, Phil Collins, Pharrell, John Fogerty, Neil Young, Eddy Grant, Panic! At the disco, rem, guns n 'roses, Celine Dion, Beyoncé and Adele.