Katy Perry recently criticized the White House after one of her biggest songs was used in a video on social media showing military strikes.
The singer said she was never asked for permission and made it clear that she does not support the way her music was used.
The trouble started after the official White House TikTok account shared a video of US missile strikes with Perry’s 2010 hit Fireworks playing in the background.
The post also included the caption: “Iran has been warned.”
Soon after, Perry shared a statement on X and later reposted it on Instagram Stories.
The Dark Horse The hitmaker said she was “deeply shaken and angry” by the video and stressed that she did not approve of the use of her song.
The singer explained that she wrote Firework to give people hope in difficult times.
She said that seeing it used alongside scenes of violence went against everything the song stands for.
Perry also said her music is meant to bring people together, not celebrate war or conflict.
She is not the first artist to speak out about the use of music in political posts.
Kesha and Sabrina Carpenter have also criticized the White House after their songs appeared in similar videos.
The reaction came as she continues to make headlines in her personal life.
Katy is currently in a relationship with former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
The couple made their red carpet debut earlier this year after confirming their romance in late 2025.
