Semisonic Condemn White House’s Use of “Closing Time” in Deportation Video: “We Did Not Authorize or Condone”

"The song is about joy and possibilities and hope, and they have missed the point entirely," the band tells Consequence. Semisonic Condemn White House’s Use of “Closing Time” in Deportation Video: “We Did Not Authorize or Condone” Jonah Krueger

Mar 17, 2025 - 22:39
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Semisonic Condemn White House’s Use of “Closing Time” in Deportation Video: “We Did Not Authorize or Condone”

In a truly gross video posted by the White House’s official Twitter account on Monday, Semisonic’s hit song “Closing Time” plays over footage of the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) handcuffing and searching detainees. In response, Semisonic has confirmed that they did not “authorize or condone” the use…

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