Border Patrol won’t say why it used a Michael Jackson song with antisemitic lyrics

Border Patrol's Use of Michael Jackson Song with Antisemitic Lyrics Raises Questions

A video posted by U.S. Border Patrol on Facebook and Instagram two months ago has sparked controversy due to its soundtrack.

The video, which featured agents engaging in various activities, was set to the song "They Don't Care About Us" by Michael Jackson. However, the version used was the "banned" version, which contains antisemitic lyrics.

"Jew me, sue me, everybody do me, kick me, kike me, don't you black or white me."

The video was live for two months before being deleted on Wednesday, shortly after a journalist posted about it.

The reason for the video's removal and the choice of soundtrack remains unclear, as Border Patrol has not provided a statement.

Author's summary: Border Patrol used a song with antisemitic lyrics in a video.

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Mother Jones Mother Jones — 2025-10-15