A recent video posted to the official White House Instagram has sparked widespread backlash, with many people expressing outrage over its content.
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Titled “#ASMR: Illegal Alien Deportation Flight,” the video allegedly depicts the deportation of individuals who are described as “illegal aliens.” What makes the video particularly controversial is that it features no spoken commentary, only the sounds of handcuffs clinking, footsteps, and individuals being escorted onto a plane.
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Many viewers have found the video disturbing, with several commenting on the inhumanity of reducing such a sensitive and often traumatic issue to an ASMR-style clip. ASMR, which typically involves calming or soothing sounds for relaxation, is seen as a starkly inappropriate format for a topic as serious and emotional as immigration and deportation.
The video has drawn criticism for its tone-deaf approach to a complex, polarizing issue, with comments such as “inhumane” and “absurd” flooding the White House Instagram page. Critics argue that this video trivializes the very real and painful experiences of those facing deportation.
While the White House has yet to comment on the backlash, the video has raised broader concerns about how sensitive subjects are portrayed online and the potential harm that can be caused by reducing human struggles to a form of entertainment or “content.” It’s a stark reminder of the need for greater consideration when using social media to address topics of such significance.
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