Katy Perry blasts White House use of song on Iran strike TikTok: ‘Deeply appalled’

Katy Perry expressed her outrage over the White House's use of her hit song "Firework" in a TikTok video depicting missile strikes on Iranian targets without her permission. She was "deeply appalled" by the unauthorized use of her music, which typically celebrates personal empowerment. This incident highlights the ongoing debate about intellectual property rights in the age of social media, where even government entities can inadvertently cross ethical boundaries. Perry's criticism underscores the importance of respecting artists' rights and the potential repercussions of such breaches in public and political contexts.