Katy Perry Unleashes Fury on Trump After Her Song Used to Celebrate Military Strikes

Katy Perry erupted in outrage after her song "Firework" was co-opted for a video showcasing military strikes, a move she slammed as a blatant misuse of her work. The pop icon made it clear she did not authorize the use of her 2010 hit, expressing her disgust on social media.

In a furious post on X, Perry stated, "I am deeply appalled and angry to see 'Firework' used on the @WhiteHouse TikTok account as a backing track for video footage of military strikes. I did not approve this, I was not asked, and I absolutely do not condone it."

She emphasized the song's original intent, declaring, "I wrote this song to be an anthem of hope, healing, and inner strength for people going through their darkest personal moments." Perry condemned the transformation of her message into a soundtrack for violence.

Her sentiments reflect a growing trend among artists confronting the Trump administration over unauthorized music usage. Ariana Grande previously expressed her anger when her song "Bye" was featured in a clip promoting U.S. immigration arrests, captioned with a boast about border security.

Grande's response was sharp: "Please do not ever use my music in relation to this barbaric, inhumane, heinous nonsense. F*** ICE." Although her comment vanished shortly after posting, her team confirmed its authenticity.

SZA also took aim at the White House, accusing officials of exploiting artists for publicity. Her track "Big Boys" was used in a video of ICE arrests, captioned with a message targeting undocumented immigrants.

On X, SZA vented, "White House rage-baiting artists for free promo is PEAK DARK," labeling the tactic as "evil n boring."

Sabrina Carpenter joined the fray when her song "Juno" was paired with footage of federal agents pursuing migrants. She demanded an end to the practice, stating, "Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda."