Katy Perry ‘appalled’ that White House used Firework song in Iran war video
In her post, Perry did not indicate whether she would pursue legal action to force the White House to take down the video.Since February, US President Donald Trump and his administration have been mired in an unpopular war against Iran that he cannot seem to end. At least 18 US service members have been killed, including four in recently renewed hostilities after Trump declared earlier this month that a US-Iran ceasefire was “over”.AdvertisementPerry is far from the first recording artist to demand their music not be used by Trump.
- ▪In her post, Perry did not indicate whether she would pursue legal action to force the White House to take down the video.Since February, US President Donald Trump and his administration have been mired in an unpopular war against Iran that
- ▪At least 18 US service members have been killed, including four in recently renewed hostilities after Trump declared earlier this month that a US-Iran ceasefire was “over”.AdvertisementPerry is far from the first recording artist to demand
9 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 2 days. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 3 centre, 4 right.
- ▪ Katy Perry ‘appalled’ after White House uses ‘Firework’ in Iran war video — Global News
- ▪ White House Humorously Dunks on Katy Perry for Her Tantrum Over Use of Song in Iran Video — RedState
- ▪ Katy Perry blasts White House for using hit song 'Firework' she sold in $225M catalog deal — Fox News
- ▪ Katy Perry ‘deeply appalled’ over White House using her song in Iran war video — World news | The Guardian
- ▪ Katy Perry blasts White House for using 'Firework' in Iran strike clip — The Washington Times stories: News
- ▪ Katy Perry ‘appalled’ to see her song used on White House TikTok account — Washington Examiner
- ▪ Katy Perry Decries White House Using ‘Firework’ in Iran War Post - Bloomberg.com — Google News
- ▪ Katy Perry blasts White House use of song on Iran strike TikTok: ‘Deeply appalled’ — The Hill
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