Katy Perry condemns White House for using ‘Firework’ in Iran military strikes video

Katy Perry has condemned the White House for using her song ‘Firework’ to soundtrack footage of US military strikes on Iran. READ MORE: Katy Perry – ‘143’ review: a failed attempt to rekindle her glory years The Trump administration shared the video through the official White House TikTok account earlier this week, pairing footage of military operations with Perry’s 2010 hit. It was accompanied by the caption: “Iran has been warned.” Responding in a statement on X today (July 25), Perry said she had neither been consulted nor granted permission for her music to be used. “I am deeply appalled and angry to see ‘Firework’ used on the White House TikTok as a backing track for video footage of military strikes,” she wrote. “I did not approve this, I was not asked, and I absolutely do not condone it.” Perry went on to explain the intended message behind ‘Firework’, describing the track as an anthem designed to support people experiencing difficult periods in their lives. 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 i...