Pop star Katy Perry expressed outrage over the Trump administration's use of her 2010 hit 'Firework' in a White House TikTok video depicting military strikes in Iran.

Perry criticized the decision to pair her song, which she created as an anthem of hope and personal empowerment, with footage of violence and destruction.She emphasized that her music is meant to inspire unity and healing, not to soundtrack warfare.

The video, which featured explosive imagery synchronized with Perry's 'boom, boom, boom' lyrics, remained active on the White House account at the time of her public condemnation.Perry, who is dating former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, highlighted the hypocrisy of using her art for military purposes.The incident has drawn ridicule from political figures and critics, with some mocking the administration's lack of cultural sensitivity.

This incident adds to a pattern of celebrities rejecting Trump's attempts to repurpose their work for political messaging, including the late Leonard Cohen's estate refusing to allow 'Hallelujah' to be used for a Trump-related event.Perry's criticism underscores broader debates about the ethical use of art in political contexts and the responsibilities of public figures.