Katy Perry Slams White House for Using 'Firework' in Military Clip
WHO:
US Magazine - Katy Perry expressed her feelings in a social media post regarding the use of her song "Firework" by the Trump Administration.
Deadline - Katy Perry, singer and songwriter, expressed her feelings regarding the use of her song "Firework" by the Trump Administration.
WHAT:
USA Today - Katy Perry clarified that she "did not approve this, I was not asked, and I absolutely do not condone it" regarding the use of her song "Firework" in the military video.
USA Today - The U.S. military confirmed it launched another round of strikes against Iran on July 23, marking the "13th consecutive night of strikes."
USA Today - The House voted to end the war with a vote of 214-208, while the Senate sided with Trump in a 49-47 vote.
USA Today - Trump stated, "We want to get it over with, and we want to do it right, but we have to … do what we came to do," during an event at the Environmental Protection Agency in Washington, D.C.
Deadline - Perry stated, "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."
The Washington Post - The White House TikTok video included footage of bombs going off in Iran with the caption: “Iran has been warned.”
The Washington Post - Explosions in the video were timed to the part of “Firework” when Perry sings, “Boom, boom, boom.”
Rolling Stone Music - Katy Perry stated, "My music is for bringing people together, not celebrating warfare," in response to the use of her song "Firework" in the military video.
Deadline - Katy Perry stated she is "deeply appalled and angry" about the use of her song "Firework" in a TikTok video that featured U.S. military strikes in Iran.
WHERE:
Deadline - The video was posted on the @WhiteHouse TikTok account.
WHY:
Rolling Stone Music - Perry emphasized that her music is intended for unity, stating, "My music is for bringing people together, not celebrating warfare."
Deadline - Perry's reaction stems from her disapproval of the association of her song with military actions.
HOW:
Deadline - The Trump Administration used "Firework" as a backing track for a video showcasing military operations.
(UPDATED July 26, 2026 11:19 UTC)
Katy Perry has made it clear that she "did not approve this, I was not asked, and I absolutely do not condone it" regarding the use of her song "Firework" in a military video. Meanwhile, the U.S. military confirmed it launched another round of strikes against Iran on July 23, marking the 13th consecutive night of strikes, while the House voted to end the war with a narrow margin of 214 to 208, and the Senate sided with Trump in a 49 to 47 vote. During an event at the Environmental Protection Agency in Washington, D.C., Trump stated, "We want to get it over with, and we want to do it right, but we have to … do what we came to do."
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(UPDATED July 26, 2026 09:34 UTC)
Katy Perry has voiced her strong disapproval over the use of her song "Firework" by the Trump Administration on the White House TikTok account, which accompanied footage of military strikes. In her social media post, she expressed that she is "deeply appalled and angry" about this usage. Perry further emphasized that her music is meant for unity, declaring, "My music is for bringing people together, not celebrating warfare."
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(UPDATED July 25, 2026 22:12 UTC)
A new TikTok video from the White House features footage of explosions in Iran, accompanied by the caption, “Iran has been warned.” The video cleverly syncs these explosions to the lyrics of Katy Perry's song "Firework," specifically during the part where she sings, “Boom, boom, boom.” This creative approach has drawn attention as it combines a serious message with a pop culture reference.
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(UPDATED July 25, 2026 21:13 UTC)
Katy Perry has expressed her disapproval of the use of her song "Firework" in a military video, stating, "My music is for bringing people together, not celebrating warfare." This comment was made during an interview with Rolling Stone Music. Perry's statement highlights her intention for her music to foster unity rather than promote conflict.
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(UPDATED July 25, 2026 19:19 UTC)
Katy Perry has expressed her strong disapproval regarding the use of her song "Firework" in a TikTok video posted on the @WhiteHouse account, which featured U.S. military strikes in Iran. She stated that she is "deeply appalled and angry" about this association of her music with military actions. The Trump Administration used "Firework" as a backing track for the video, prompting Perry's reaction.