Katy Perry has criticised the Trump administration after the White House used her hit song “Firework” in a TikTok video showing military strikes.

The official White House TikTok account posted the video on Thursday. It matched the song’s “boom, boom, boom” lyrics with footage of explosions. The post also carried the caption, “Iran has been warned.”

Perry responded on X on Saturday. She said she never permitted the song’s use.

“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,” Perry wrote.

“I did not approve this, I was not asked, and I absolutely do not condone it.”

Perry Rejects the Video’s Message

Perry said she created “Firework” to inspire people during difficult times.

“I wrote this song to be an anthem of hope, healing, and inner strength for people going through their darkest personal moments,” she continued.

However, she said the video goes against the song’s message.

“To see a message of self-worth and upliftment weaponised to soundtrack destruction and violence is a complete violation of everything my song stands for.”

“My music is for bringing people together, not celebrating warfare.”

More Artists Speak Out

Meanwhile, tensions between the United States and Iran remain high. President Donald Trump recently said Washington is “locked and loaded” but “not in a hurry” while talks continue.

Perry joins several artists who have objected to the administration’s use of their music.

For example, Ariana Grande criticised the White House in June. The administration used a version of her song “Bye” in a TikTok post showing ICE agents making arrests.

Similarly, Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo, Celine Dion, Neil Young and the Rolling Stones have criticised Trump and his allies for using their songs in political content and campaign events.