Katy Perry and Artists Condemn White House for Unauthorized Song Use in Military Videos
Multiple artists, including Katy Perry, Noah Kahan, Sabrina Carpenter, and Celine Dion, publicly condemned the Trump administration for using their songs without permission in White House social media videos. Perry criticized the use of "Firework" in a TikTok video celebrating U.S. military strikes on Iranian naval targets, calling it a "betrayal" of the song's message. The White House later doubled down by posting another video using Perry's "Part of Me." The incidents highlight ongoing disputes over unauthorized use of copyrighted music in politically sensitive government communications.
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Singer Noah Kahan publicly criticized former President Donald Trump and the White House for using his song in a social media post, stating he would 'never approve' of his music being used in support of Trump. The incident sparked a back-and-forth, with the White House responding to Kahan's criticism. Multiple news outlets, including The Boston Globe, The Daily Beast, The Hill, The Hollywood Reporter, and Variety, covered the story, highlighting the ongoing trend of artists objecting to political use of their music without permission.
Noah Kahan Criticizes Trump Over Unauthorized Use of Song in White House Post
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Noah Kahan Slams White House for Using His Song in Trump Post
Singer Noah Kahan has publicly criticized the White House for using his song 'American Cars' in a social media post promoting President Donald Trump's visit to a General Motors testing site in Michigan. The post was shared on both Instagram and TikTok. Kahan responded directly on Instagram, stating he would never approve his music being used in support of Trump or his administration. The song was subsequently removed from the Instagram post but remained on TikTok as of the time of writing. This incident is part of a growing pattern of musicians objecting to the White House's unauthorized use of their music. The article notes similar recent objections from Katy Perry, whose song 'Firework' was used over military strike footage, and Ariana Grande, whose song 'Bye' was used in a border enforcement video. Both artists expressed strong disapproval of their music being associated with the administration's actions.
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Noah Kahan Condemns White House for Using His Song in Trump Post
Noah Kahan has joined a growing list of artists, including Katy Perry, Sabrina Carpenter, and Celine Dion, who have publicly objected to the White House using their music without permission. On Monday, the White House posted footage of President Donald Trump at a General Motors testing site in Michigan, using Kahan's song 'American Cars' on both Instagram and TikTok. Fans flagged the post to Kahan, who replied on Instagram that he 'would never approve of my music being used in support of [Trump] or this administration.' The music was subsequently removed from the Instagram post but remained on TikTok as of writing. This follows a similar incident days earlier where Katy Perry condemned the White House for using her song 'Firework' over military strike footage, calling it a 'complete violation' of the song's message. In June, Ariana Grande also objected to the use of her song 'Bye' in a video showing border agents handcuffing people.
White House Doubles Down After Katy Perry Condemns Use of Her Song on TikTok
The White House posted a second TikTok video using Katy Perry's song 'Part of Me' after she publicly condemned the administration for using her hit 'Firework' to soundtrack a video flaunting military strikes. Perry stated she was 'appalled and angry' that her song of 'self-worth and upliftment' was 'weaponized to soundtrack destruction and violence.' The White House's new video, captioned 'Now look at me 🦅,' splices footage from Perry's military-themed music video with clips of military strikes and President Donald Trump. The original 'Firework' video garnered 7.5 million views, while the new post has over 700,000 views. Perry has not yet responded to the second use. The article notes that other artists, including Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter, have similarly condemned the Trump administration for using their music without permission in social media posts related to military actions and deportations.
White House uses Katy Perry's 'Firework' for military strike video; singer reacts with horror
The White House angered pop superstar Katy Perry by using her hit song 'Firework' as background music for a TikTok video depicting military strikes. The clip, posted on the White House's official TikTok account, shows explosion footage set to a sequence of the song with the caption 'Iran has been warned.' Perry responded on platform X, stating she was horrified and furious, emphasizing she did not consent to the use and that her music is meant to bring people together, not glorify war. She called the action a complete betrayal of the song's meaning as an anthem of hope and healing. This is not the first such incident; last December, the White House faced backlash for using a Sabrina Carpenter song in a video about migrant arrests, which the singer called 'malicious and disgusting.'
Katy Perry criticizes White House for using her song in Iran strike TikTok
Pop singer Katy Perry publicly criticized the White House on Saturday for using her hit song 'Firework' without authorization in a TikTok video that depicted U.S. missile strikes on Iranian naval targets. The video, posted by the White House's official TikTok account, showed a missile destroying an Iranian naval ship, with Perry's song playing in the background. Perry expressed she was 'deeply appalled' by the unauthorized use of her music in a military context, highlighting the tension between artists' rights and government use of copyrighted material. The video has garnered significant attention online, sparking debate about the appropriateness of using pop culture in official government communications about military actions.
Katy Perry Condemns Trump Administration for Using 'Firework' in Military Video
Pop star Katy Perry has publicly condemned the Trump administration for using her hit song 'Firework' in a White House social media video related to U.S. military strikes in Iran. Perry expressed being 'appalled and angry' over the unauthorized use of her music, stating that the video appeared to celebrate warfare. The White House posted the video, which featured the song, amid escalating tensions with Iran. Multiple news outlets, including TMZ, Bloomberg, Yahoo, The Independent, and Mediaite, reported on Perry's strong reaction. The incident highlights ongoing disputes between artists and political entities over the use of copyrighted music without permission, particularly in politically sensitive contexts.