Katy Perry ‘deeply appalled’ over White House using her song in Iran war video
Summary
Pop singer Katy Perry criticized the Trump White House for using her song "Firework" in a TikTok video showing U.S. military strikes on Iranian targets without her permission. She said her song is meant to inspire hope and strength, not support violence. Perry is one of several artists who have objected to the Trump administration’s unauthorized use of their music in government videos.Key Facts
- The White House used Katy Perry’s song "Firework" in a TikTok video of U.S. missile strikes on Iran.
- Katy Perry said she did not approve or condone the use of her song in this context.
- Perry described her song as an anthem of hope and healing, not to promote violence.
- Other artists like Olivia Rodrigo, Beyoncé, Kesha, Sabrina Carpenter, Ariana Grande, and Jess Glynne have also criticized the Trump administration for similar unauthorized uses of their music.
- The White House TikTok account was started in August 2025, during President Trump’s second term.
- The U.S.-Iran conflict saw 14 U.S. service member deaths and 420 wounded, but casualty numbers are disputed.
- The Trump administration is treating recent airstrikes on Iran as part of a new campaign, separate from the previous one named Operation Epic Fury.
- Katy Perry is in a relationship with former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who has had conflicts with President Trump.
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