Katy Perry (41) has taken a clear stance on social media against a video clip published by the White House. The U.S. singer says the use of one of her songs in this context makes her furious. What happened?

U.S. President Donald Trump (80) and his White House are known for polarizing on social media with tactless posts. A clip recently published on TikTok is also causing a stir. Footage of military strikes is accompanied by Firework, one of the singer's biggest hits. While explosions are shown, the lyrics play: Boom, boom, boom. Even brighter than the moon, moon, moon. The White House writes: Iran has been warned.

I absolutely do not condone this

Perry is disgusted. In a statement on platform X, which she also shared in an Instagram story, the singer writes: I am deeply appalled and angry that 'Firework' is being used as background music for footage of military strikes on the White House TikTok account. I did not consent to this, I was not asked, and I absolutely do not condone this.

Perry further explains that the song was written as an anthem of hope, healing, and inner strength for people going through their darkest personal moments. Seeing a positive message being abused for the glorification of destruction and violence is a complete violation of everything my song stands for. With her music, she wants to bring people closer together, not glorify war. Perry has not been a fan of Trump for quite some time. During the 2024 U.S. presidential elections, she publicly supported his then-opponent Kamala Harris (61) in the campaign.

Other musicians have also vehemently spoken out in the past against the use of their songs in the Trump camp - for clips, at events, and the like - including singer Céline Dion (58) and the bands Linkin Park and Radiohead. Sabrina Carpenter (27) described the use of one of her songs in a video - showing migrants being detained - last December as vicious and disgusting. She said neither she nor her music should be used to support this inhumane agenda.