Katy Perry Slams White House Use of Firework | Annapolis News

Katy Perry is furious after her anthem “Firework” was used without permission in a White House TikTok video showcasing U.S. military strikes — a stark contrast to the song’s message of hope and self-worth. She called it “deeply appalled and angry,” stressing her music is meant to uplift, not glorify war. This echoes past artist protests, like those from Springsteen and Rihanna, against political misuse of their work. The White House hasn’t responded, and the video remains live, captioned “Iran has been warned,” amid the Trump administration’s ramped-up social media military messaging. Artists rightly demand control over how their music is portrayed — especially when it’s weaponized against its intended spirit. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c8d94f44de816f0d