The official Instagram page of the White House has posted a controversial video about deportations, and they’ve been met with a lot of backlash.
The official Instagram page of the White House has posted a controversial video about deportations, and they’ve been met with a lot of backlash.
Since returning to office on January 20, President Donald Trump has wasted no time ramping up his immigration policies.
His administration has issued over 21 executive actions targeting illegal immigration, including tougher enforcement, expanded ICE powers, and stricter border security measures.Trump’s administration has framed these policies as necessary for national security, but critics argue they are draconian and harmful to vulnerable populations.
It would appear that the White House remain unmoved by any criticism, and have doubled down on their position with a bizarre video.
The video, shared on the White House’s official Instagram account on Tuesday, features an ASMR-style depiction of deportations.
The footage shows individuals being handcuffed and escorted onto an airplane, with audio emphasizing the roar of jet engines, the jingle of handcuffs, and the sound of footsteps boarding the aircraft.
The post has been widely condemned on social media, with many users questioning its intent and tone.
One person wrote: “Using ASMR to frame something so inherently traumatic like it’s entertainment rather than the life-altering, often heartbreaking event that it is… It strips away the humanity of those being deported, reducing their suffering to a spectacle.”
A second added: “This is completely disgusting and dehumanizing. Who raised you! I’m horrified.”