Pop singer Katy Perry criticizes the White House for using her 2010 song “Firework” in an official TikTok video depicting military strikes involving Iran. Multiple outlets report that the White House posted footage of attacks with the lyrics of “Firework” timed to bombing moments and the caption “Iran has been warned.” Perry responds on social media, saying she did not approve the use of her music and was not asked for permission. She also says she does not condone the pairing of the track—described by Perry as an anthem of hope and inner strength—with content showing destruction and violence. Perry’s remarks are widely framed as a condemnation of the Trump administration’s use of copyrighted material in political messaging.

Several outlets note that the White House video gains substantial attention online, with at least one report citing millions of views. Other coverage places Perry’s complaint in a broader context of musicians publicly objecting to unauthorized use of their songs in political or campaign-related videos, including prior comments from other artists. Additional reporting also describes a subsequent White House post using another Perry song after her criticism.