Fact Check: Did Katy Perry say she'd never perform at the White House because Trump lived there?
WASHINGTON, DC: Amid the entertainment surrounding the White House, a rumor began circulating on social media claiming that singer Katy Perry said she would never perform at the White House again because President Donald Trump has lived there, sparking strong reactions from users.
Let us analyze the claim and fact-check its authenticity.
Claim: Katy Perry said she will never perform at the White House
According to a rumor circulating on X, Facebook, and Instagram, the singer said, “I'll never perform at the White House again, knowing Trump has lived there."
The claim has triggered mixed reactions from online users, with many appearing to support Perry’s anti-Trump stance, while others slammed her for the alleged remark, suggesting that many believed the claim to be true.
Meanwhile, some users remained skeptical and questioned the claim's authenticity, prompting a fact check.
Fact Check: False, Katy Perry made no such remark
Although there are several instances of Perry criticizing Donald Trump, there is no evidence that the popular singer ever made such a statement about the president.
A Google search for the quote yielded no credible results from prominent news or entertainment outlets, which would likely have reported the remark had it been genuine.
Due to the lack of credible evidence and media reporting, the claim is rated false.
According to a fact check by Grok, “The claim is false. Katy Perry's reported statement refusing to perform at the White House again, knowing Trump has lived there, is a widely shared viral quote on social media since spring 2026, but it lacks a confirmed primary source like an interview or her own words.”
Trump opens Great American State Fair
The claim surfaced after Trump officially opened the Great American State Fair on Wednesday, June 24, with a speech on the National Mall, kicking off celebrations leading up to the nation's 250th anniversary.
"Just like those patriots of 1776, over the past 17 months, we have taken power back from the far-off political class," Trump said. "They're trying to gain it back, but it's not going to happen."
"We have reclaimed our sovereignty, regained our liberty, restored our prosperity, and we have saved our country in all things. We are once again putting a thing called America first."
Trump also spoke about the country's standing on the world stage, saying, "America is back." "We're the hottest country anywhere in the world. We're respected by everybody. Nobody's laughing at us anymore," he added.
