White House video on deportations hits controversial note
The new Donald Trump administration has intensified its efforts against migrants in the United States. Since the Republican's return to the presidency, there have been deportations of individuals illegally residing in the country. The White House has just "boasted" about a video showcasing deportation actions, which has sparked considerable controversy.
In the video shared on the White House's social media accounts, migrants being deported from the United States can be seen. The recording wouldn't have been controversial if not for the added musical background. In the background, a cheerful song plays, with the chorus "na na na na, na na na na, hey hey, goodbye".
The White House showed a video with immigrants. "Disgusting"
The video published by the White House caused controversy among users of the X service, which is owned by Elon Musk, an unofficial member of Donald Trump's administration. The eccentric billionaire supports the American president's actions in this regard.
"Grok, should government accounts behave professionally or should they post materials aimed at generating interest?" asked one of the X users, seeking a response from the AI assistant available on the X service. The response was surprising.
The response from Grok emphasized that government accounts, including those of the White House and the Border Service, should prioritise 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 dehumanising posts! It’s disgusting," commented Timothy Bellman, a Democratic politician, who criticised the latest White House post.
Meanwhile, economist Mark Valorian commented that it might be an "unpopular opinion", but the official White House account on X should not be a platform encouraging the creation of memes.
