Katy Perry Slams White House Over Firework Use | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 25, 2026 · 1m

Katy Perry is furious after the White House used her hit “Firework” in a TikTok video showing military strikes — without her permission — calling it a betrayal of the song’s message of hope and healing. She blasted the move on X, saying it’s deeply offensive and contradicts the spirit of her music, which is meant to unite, not glorify war. She’s not alone — artists like Springsteen, Rihanna, and the Rolling Stones have all spoken out against unauthorized political use of their music. The White House hasn’t responded, and the video remains live with a caption warning Iran. This raises bigger…