White House move angers famous singer, she retaliates fiercely: 'I absolutely do not support this'

Pop superstar Katy Perry has expressed deep anger and disappointment after the White House used her global hit "Firework" as the soundtrack for a TikTok video showcasing U.S. military strikes against Iran. The official White House TikTok account posted the video, which featured missiles hitting Iranian targets accompanied by the song's lyrics, under the caption "Iran has been warned."

Perry took to social media platform X to voice her strong disapproval, stating, "I am deeply appalled and angry to see 'Firework' used on the @WhiteHouse TikTok account as a backing track for video footage of military strikes." She clarified that she had not given her consent and absolutely does not condone the usage. "I wrote this song to be an anthem of hope, healing, and inner strength for people going through their darkest times," Perry explained. "To see a message of self-love turned into a weapon of destruction is a complete violation of everything it represents."

The singer emphasized that her music is intended to unite people, not to celebrate warfare. This incident follows similar controversies involving the Trump administration's use of music by other artists, including Ariana Grande and Olivia Rodrigo, in politically charged videos. Kesha also previously criticized the use of her song "Blow" in a military promotion video as a "blatant disregard for human life."

Despite the singer's strong rebuke and significant public backlash, the White House has not issued an official response. The silence from the administration fuels the ongoing debate about the ethics of employing popular culture for political and military propaganda, as well as the importance of respecting artists' original intentions and copyright.

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I am deeply appalled and angry to see “Firework” used on the @WhiteHouse TikTok account as a backing track for video footage of military strikes. I did not approve this, I was not asked, and I absolutely do not condone it. I wrote this song to be an anthem of hope, healing, and inner strength for people going through their darkest times. To see a message of self-love turned into a weapon of destruction is a complete violation of everything it represents.