# Katy Perry ‘appalled’ that White House used her song in video about bombing Iran

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-25 20:29 UTC · Category: Entertainment · Sources: 10 · Current Velocity: 7.91

## Executive Summary
Katy Perry condemns White House for using her song 'Firework' in military strike video

## Intelligence Brief
Katy Perry stands to lose control over her music's usage and potential reputation damage. 
Katy Perry has publicly condemned the White House for using her song 'Firework' in a video about military strikes in Iran. According to multiple sources, including Rolling Stone and The Guardian, Perry expressed her disapproval after the White House used her song in a TikTok video. 
The song was part of a $225M catalog deal, as reported by Fox News. 
Perry's representatives have not provided further details on potential actions or responses.


The use of Perry's song in the video has sparked controversy, with many outlets covering the story, including People.com, WSTM, and MS NOW.


What to watch next is whether Perry or her team will take further action against the White House or if this incident will affect her future music releases.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### What song did the White House use?
The song 'Firework' by Katy Perry

### How did Katy Perry respond?
Katy Perry expressed her disapproval and stated she was 'deeply appalled'

### What was the context of the White House video?
The video showed military strikes in Iran

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
White House, Katy Perry, Firework for White House, Katy Perry Slams Donald, White House for Using Song, Footage of Military Strikes, Katy Perry Condemns White House for Using Her Music, Military Strike Clip I, Katy Perry Deeply Appalled After White House Uses Firework, Military Strikes TikTok Video

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox News | Katy Perry blasts White House for using hit song 'Firework' she sold in $225M catalog deal | 2026-07-26 15:57 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitAFBVV95cUxOWkdSelhaRWU5aDlSR3N3Nlp1b2x6M2tESHBmZGc0NzlZbTdWS0VjQnR2T0NRRll3b2ZIZHpyQmVoRkNCTjBUZVdYUWczdHdteVBpcDhmcmZRdG5lMC1Za3JMU0IyOFRjdWxtQjdvUjVQU2N4eXo0dHM4MGFjNVhqZHNWOGRaNGozcklWVDZQb19qNlNjYVFlemxjWVIza3R6d2IyNW53SnBQX0Ewdm5xZERxYzLSAboBQVVfeXFMTmI2UWxPNmh6X0xpVDB3V25OTy1RMkhQcUdpSjJqNi1tS1kzWHc1MFNnOFFBWEVKY0k1VUVDYXhsc3l3TU9HV3laQUZmY0FnRmo5X0xleVRKaVMxRzlZVnRzcjhpVG9pdmVFX3RiUENJeGllSlIwYnZRX0xLTUZIcGtPNmxfQTZYeXRvLTJvRzNTRGFVZTE0ZUI2UWJrbHh) |
| Rolling Stone | Katy Perry 'Deeply Appalled' After White House Uses 'Firework' in Military Strikes TikTok Video | 2026-07-26 01:29 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiswFBVV95cUxOR0hrVzgwMGVsLTc2VFFqQVNiR3QxX0lyOHpqT3VILVZvXzhzSVNwd3NnMVVzbXIzZ2NqTHdqZkYwWURKd0ozSDFmbmRDU0hKaG8zb2JJUVJqSHpoZF93OWZOTkxfMXlJNFdNS1g1eHk4LUtXUTJjYjd1ZXFfNmIzR2VRVWlVdTVITTdEZ3Q0T2QtUTg1VUx1MzVwMlJiSGtrYTd1QWxYb2huMDViTzhMVFRYMA?oc=5) |
| WSTM | Katy Perry condemns White House's use of 'Firework' in military strike video | 2026-07-25 21:59 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi1wJBVV95cUxNcTlLVk9IcUJuYUQ2TUxoUnBGWFJYejN1T1VwaGFmdXFGb0NCUHhoNjkyb3E5eDktaG5TR0Rwb0loQVowQXlTbU8zN1dUWTJxNDltdDhwazhXYmFxMGMyeHZxZDl0YTRQLWhObVFvQWJHUF9qUk5sRU9ybnU2amdmR0MySkNKSzlJM01DWUR0RERveWN6bEpXalFjU0dBX1pmelpDTmhoSEtkTWo2OGFFY1VpZ0pJM1Y1ZUpNQ05IRGhrUFZuYlRmSUVUTnNaaHg3RmIzM2wtdS05VnhVZlpHWjBIUkF5dWJUY19jd3hBS0RUQmYyeWtaM0R6eW9ZR0dpaGFXRjllMDB3UFh2YVFSR1Q0Vl9XajMyYzBDMXhFUW5jYWZIRGR0Z25XdThuM0JwZm5FblNJZ3MxN1BYc29uMndwbXRzT19CSXNHcmpVVFoxcnp2bXF) |
| MS NOW | Pop star Katy Perry slams White House for using her ‘Firework’ song in Iran war video | 2026-07-25 21:59 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAFBVV95cUxPMElocXZ6TEVRNWViSERIQzFCckdlYTlzSzNsMUhud1duV3ViTzg4MDlJcFRfdndEWHFiUEVyUTZxWHI4Y1RrRXI3ZFQ3ZDdDT0EwSFZ3WDNTUjJLR0tXWXlXbVgzNTQ3UlcwTlRQSUoxLUlVa2U2dndzWTVCb2I1SUwybWhLd1Vt?oc=5) |
| The Guardian | Katy Perry ‘deeply appalled’ over White House using her song in Iran war video | 2026-07-25 21:59 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikAFBVV95cUxNRHRKOFpRTzFmSW1PZldqdGppaXhvbFAxdGNFYXlwNF9OTEptWVhScmZEbWhvQzl6V1pRcXp0N21ZRnRfQXd2M0lfc3dBajFyUWdCS3h0SWlJV3BkSGZvcTktR2ZiYkpyalNieUl6cUJyc2REQVBoRW5JWFpmU1Y5aEdVUWg2LTZDTnlGV3NqZEY?oc=5) |
| People.com | Katy Perry Slams White House for Using Her Song ‘Firework’ in Video Showing Military Strikes | 2026-07-25 21:59 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiugFBVV95cUxPSzFRcXRmcENvQnltcV9hMnItd1JKR0NvTmkzanlFdTRHZFhLdW5TRmlESG1BcnBPTmc5ZGJ3RzZzZlJFd01kY3VWcWN5SVdyTWZHandkMnpNaURmSXZvZGNlb1dUNldTWW02THFnZVQtX0gzT2FFSEZnRkprU3R6RFk5enNfS1FENTVLczZRT2ExSkJoN2wzTElOWEtqZXpEQWlmdW1HcllheUlmMGIzd2tuZ1NyQUh3X2c?oc=5) |
| WUSA9 | Katy Perry 'appalled' White House used her song in Iran strike video: 'I did not approve this' | 2026-07-25 21:59 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi4gFBVV95cUxQMi1OQmZLaWo3b1k5N211X2R6anFERTNwa0lrdFVOOFFyTlZjdHA3VEJRcXVSMXpKNU5nZjV3ZWtaSUxqYjhTTE5ObE5QU3ZwRGRXNE44b0liLWpWLVJJVnBCZTllejVadV9hZHVmQkJUaWxaTEJyUmxzdzQ5ek91WVFNM2dkUHJyRWJWRUZ3TWxuMzJ6WWwzLU1NTmRTVFlvdmVDbUh1aTZGSTZWcEZpRmlfV3h2aEZOUDU4TWdqbmloQS05X2pBSHRVdlU5S0s0WUZyVHlwVW9hNGY2eTJHZll3?oc=5) |
| ITVX | Katy Perry 'appalled' by use of song Firework for White House military video | 2026-07-25 20:16 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirwFBVV95cUxPbU1JaWZNU0FUdkRvdTBDZzZNS1hRb0dwLVM0UlAzTV9fZm5KM3c3MGlsWEdYbU4yM1I5VWtQSE1IOWVnd3lWUTNNcURmTXZuZ1hQUWJhQVZSNDg2ZkhUSlIwQXJPbmpZZ3ppRnZyX2tpaE5FSFRyOVZPVGVJeXlneFNfS1k2Sk1FelVtZndyLURRc2RnbzZxTkhaZElMazZzdWphSkhIaVk3ZzM3WDFJ?oc=5) |
| AOL.com | Katy Perry Slams Donald Trump’s White House for Using Song ‘Firework’ in Footage of Military Strikes | 2026-07-25 20:16 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMifkFVX3lxTE9rakktb3BqTThlNWZXUVhRazJfUXdzSEk1SS1heGJ6N0x6YlV3akp2MFAyMmpMd3p3T3BnQkpIbXFEUi0yaXI2ODVKZVJHaDM3X0dXV3kwSW9UbHRmTFNCYktBenlKSkdKS0V5cDFqQ19tbzh2RXlkRlB2cHQxZw?oc=5) |
| Complex | Katy Perry Condemns White House for Using Her Music in Military Strike Clip: 'I am Deeply Appalled' | 2026-07-25 20:16 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqgFBVV95cUxPR05MN19RUkh0YUo5TEV3bm9IRFJtNUZTQmlYNkdXZEc1TDF6OTQySWpJeGdzVUFaOW9mYm5pWWRnLXBpRW1DNDRpaEFOUjFZRHpPRDc5MTlnZjlxcjBoenkxajBvajVsVHBHM2xBMEpramkyNEVPemYwUFVYYWFseXlsd2xGY05lSW9GT2pDeHpLMXFZMjRBQjdzV05oRDk5TWVOWWZsNXZQZw?oc=5) |

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