Katy Perry 'dismayed' by White House use of 'Firework' in Iran attack video

Katy Perry has voiced strong objections to the White House's use of her hit song 'Firework' in a video showcasing military strikes against Iran. The American pop star took to social media platform X to declare herself "deeply dismayed and angry," emphasizing that she had not given her consent and unequivocally does not endorse the video's content.

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I have not approved this, I was not asked, and I absolutely do not approve of this.

The controversial video, posted on the White House's TikTok account, featured clips of bombings accompanied by snippets of "Firework," including the lyric "Boom, boom, boom." The description accompanying the video stated, "Iran has been warned."

Perry asserted that her music is intended to foster unity among people, not to glorify acts of war. This is not the first time the White House, particularly under the Trump administration, has faced backlash from artists for unauthorized use of their music. Previously, Sabrina Carpenter condemned the government for using her song "Juno" in a video related to immigration raids. The video was later deleted without explanation.

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My music is meant to bring people together, not to celebrate warfare.

Other artists have also protested the use of their music by the Trump administration. Celine Dion and Beyoncé both reacted negatively in 2024 to their songs being featured in campaign videos. Additionally, the Danish company Zentropa raised concerns when a clip from the film "Another Round" was used by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

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This video is evil and disgusting. Never involve me or my music to promote your inhumane agenda.