Katy Perry went public this week with her objection after the White House used her hit song Firework in a video related to military strikes on Iran, saying she had no knowledge of or involvement in the decision.
According to reporting aggregated from The Washington Post, USA Today, and The Hill, Perry described herself as deeply appalled by the use of her song. She stated directly that she did not approve the use of her music in the video.
The White House posted the video to TikTok. It used Firework, Perry's 2010 pop anthem, as the soundtrack to footage connected to U.S. military strikes on Iran. Perry's public response came shortly after the video circulated widely online.
Perry condemned the Trump administration's use of the song. The Hill described her statement as a blast directed at the White House over the unauthorized inclusion of her music in the military content.
No further details were available from the source material about any legal action Perry may be considering or any response from the White House.
