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Katy Perry Slams White House Over Unauthorized Song Use
25 Jul
Summary
- Katy Perry is upset the White House used her song 'Firework' without permission.
- The song was used in a TikTok video featuring military strike footage.
- Perry stated her song aims to bring people together, not celebrate warfare.
Pop star Katy Perry recently voiced her strong disapproval of the White House using her 2010 song "Firework" in an official TikTok post. The video synchronized lyrics from "Firework" with imagery of military strikes, captioned with a warning to Iran.
Perry took to social media on Saturday, July 25, 2026, to condemn the unauthorized use. She stated she had not approved or been asked for permission and strongly objected to her anthem of hope and healing being weaponized to soundtrack destruction.
"Firework" was a major hit, topping the Billboard Hot 100 for four weeks. Perry joins a growing list of artists, including Ariana Grande and Kesha, who have criticized the Trump administration for similar unauthorized music usage in political videos.
