Bad Bunny removed his song “La Mudanza” from TikTok after the official White House account used the track in a video promoting immigration policies, according to reports from outlets like El Porvenir and Por Esto!. The friction highlights a direct clash between the Puerto Rican artist—who is an outspoken critic of Donald Trump’s administration and an advocate for migrant communities—and the U.S. government’s social media strategy.
White House TikTok Video Sparks Backlash
The controversy began when the official White House TikTok account published a clip featuring U.S. government messaging alongside Bad Bunny’s song “La Mudanza,” according to Por Esto!. The video paired images of President Donald Trump with the lyric, “Un aplauso pa’ mami y papi, porque en verdad rompieron,” accompanied by English subtitles designed to direct the praise toward the administration’s immigration control successes. Because the artist has a documented history of defending migrant rights and criticizing hardline conservative rhetoric, the post immediately drew swift backlash from fans and the Latin community, according to reporting by El Porvenir.
Bad Bunny’s Team Forces Audio Removal
Following the public outcry, representatives for Bad Bunny intervened to strip the audio from the platform, as detailed by Por Esto!. While the White House video remains visible on the social media profile, the original soundtrack is entirely muted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Bad Bunny remove his song from TikTok?
According to Por Esto!, the artist’s team removed the audio after the official White House account used “La Mudanza” in a video touting immigration enforcement policies.
Is the White House TikTok video still online?
Yes, the video remains published on the official White House TikTok profile, but the audio track has been permanently silenced and replaced with platform notices indicating that Bad Bunny removed the sound, per reports from El Porvenir.
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