Pop singer Katy Perry condemns the White House for using her 2010 hit “Firework” in an official TikTok post that depicts military strikes. Multiple outlets report that the White House TikTok account shares footage of attacks with the caption “Iran has been warned,” while Perry’s song plays in the background and is synced to lyric moments such as “boom, boom, boom.”
Perry says she did not approve the use, was not asked for permission, and “absolutely” does not condone the backing track. She adds that she wrote “Firework” as an anthem of hope, healing, and inner strength, and criticizes its use as entertainment for footage of warfare and destruction.
Accounts of the backlash also note the post gains significant attention online, with some reporting millions of views. Coverage further places Perry’s complaint alongside other artists who have criticized the Trump administration for using their music in political or campaign-related social media content without authorization.
