White House video stirs outrage with upbeat deportation song
The new Donald Trump administration has intensified efforts against migrants in the United States. Since the Republican's return to the presidency, there have been deportations of individuals residing in the country illegally. The White House recently released a video showcasing these deportation actions, which has ignited significant controversy.
The video, shared on the White House's social media platforms, displays migrants being deported from the United States. It might not have been controversial if it weren't for the choice of background music, which features a cheerful song with the chorus "na na na na, na na na na, hey hey, goodbye."
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The video released by the White House has sparked controversy among users of the X platform, owned by Elon Musk, who is regarded as an unofficial member of Donald Trump's administration. The eccentric billionaire supports the American president's actions in this matter.
"Grok, should government accounts behave professionally, or should they post materials aimed at generating interest?" asked one user on the X platform, seeking an answer from the AI assistant available there. The response was unexpected.
The response from Grok emphasized that government accounts, including those of the White House and the Border Service, should prioritize professionalism rather than aiming for high engagement. It highlighted research showing that on sensitive issues like immigration, informative and respectful content proves more effective than divisive or manipulative posts.
The response generated by the X system's artificial intelligence noted that although engagement holds value, it should be authentic, favoring updates or visual materials that foster connection rather than division. It pointed to the recent "Na na na na" post with Border Patrol footage as an example, which provoked debate over its tone and highlighted the danger of eroding trust. The reply stressed the importance of balance, with engaging content needing to remain both genuine and grounded in neutrality and credibility.
"It would be great if you guys stopped with the dehumanizing posts! It’s disgusting," was the opinion of Timothy Bellman, a Democratic politician who criticized the latest White House post.
Meanwhile, economist Mark Valorian remarked that, although it might be an "unpopular opinion," the official White House account on X should not serve as a platform for encouraging the creation of memes.
