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Franklin the Turtle and Sabrina Carpenter in tiff with Trump administration

December 3, 2025

Franklin the Turtle's publisher and pop singer Sabrina Carpenter have both condemned the Trump administration for using their work in a controversial social media post. The Defense Department's cartoon, which features Franklin in a violent context, and the use of Carpenter's song in a video about ICE raids have sparked significant backlash from both parties.

A cartoon image of Franklin the Turtle leaning against his shell, wearing a T-shirt in his bedroom and looking sad

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Franklin the Turtle's publisher criticized the Trump administration for using the character in a violent cartoon.
Sabrina Carpenter condemned the use of her song in a video related to ICE raids.
Kids Can Press stated they strongly oppose unauthorized use of Franklin's image.
Carpenter described the administration's video as 'evil and disgusting'.
Both parties are disavowing the administration's use of their work for political purposes.

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Franklin the Turtle and Sabrina Carpenter in tiff with Trump administration

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