A video released by Donald Trump’s administration on TikTok shows an alleged military operation with images of missiles impacting near the sea. The clip uses Katy Perry’s 2010 hit “Firework” in the background. The singer reacted this Saturday on X, where she expressed her discomfort.
“I did not approve of this, I was not asked to and I do not approve of this at all,” Perry wrote.
The artist pointed out that her song represents a message of hope and inner strength. “To see a message of self-esteem and upliftment transformed into a soundtrack for destruction and violence is a complete violation of everything my song represents.” He added that music should unite, not glorify war.
Previous reactions from other artists
It is not the first time that the US government has received criticism for using songs without consent. At the beginning of the year, Kesha questioned the use of “Blow” in an audiovisual with fighter jets. In 2025, Sabrina Carpenter refused to allow “Juno” to appear in a video related to ICE immigration arrests.
The White House clip includes the message “Has Iran been warned?” Perry joins the list of performers who demand respect for their work.




