A White House video flaunting immigrant deportations has unleashed a firestorm online, posted Saturday on its official X account.
The black-and-white, set to Bananarama’s 1983 hit “Na Na Hey Hey (Kiss Him Goodbye),” features detained migrants being processed. It includes a cheeky caption: “Na na na na, na na na na, hey hey, goodbye.” This upbeat tone has sparked intense backlash, with critics condemning President Donald Trump’s administration for dehumanizing vulnerable individuals.
🎶"Na na na na, na na na na, hey hey, goodbye" @CBP pic.twitter.com/4bcfAxy2gz
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) April 6, 2025Social media erupted. “This is ghoulish sociopathic,” one user raged. Another called it “disgusting,” while a third fumed, “This isn’t policy; it’s state-sponsored cruelty with a soundtrack, mocking torn lives like a game show.”
The White House touted a steep drop in border crossings, 7,181 in March versus 137,473 in 2024 under Biden, a 95% plunge, framing the video as a win. But the celebratory vibe only fueled the fury.
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Last month, a deportation video set to Semisonic’s “Closing Time” received criticism, with the band condemning its unauthorized use and misinterpretation. Bananarama has not yet commented, but the White House’s ongoing use of pop songs stirs controversy by mixing policy manoeuvres with public relations missteps.
