A new round of controversy erupted on social media after US President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated video showing himself as a crowned pilot in a fighter jet, dropping mud over massive crowds of “No Kings” protesters. The 19-second video, posted on Trump’s Truth Social and official accounts, featured the jet labeled “King Trump” flying over New York’s Times Square and soaking demonstrators and prominent critics with mud.
Mockery Amid Historic Protests
The provocative video was a direct response to the unprecedented “No Kings” rallies, which drew nearly seven million participants across 2,600 US towns and cities in opposition to Trump’s leadership style—alleged by critics to be increasingly authoritarian. Demonstrators waved signs demanding democracy and accountability, while many Republicans quickly dismissed the rallies as “Hate America” or “anti-Trump” events.
The video used the iconic track “Danger Zone” from the Top Gun film, adding to the spectacle. It also singled out social media influencer Harry Sisson, a frequent Trump critic, by dropping mud on his AI-generated likeness.
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Trump’s Messaging and Political Climate
Trump, addressing criticism that he is behaving like a king, reportedly said in a Fox News interview, “They’re referring to me as a king. I’m not a king,” while simultaneously sharing AI-generated images and videos of himself in kingly poses. The posts came amid a government shutdown and intensifying partisan divides, with Trump touting spending cuts and the Republican Party painting the protests as dangerous or unpatriotic.
Reactions and Fallout
The videos immediately generated heated debate online. Supporters called the post cheeky trolling, while critics condemned it as a sign of growing disrespect toward protesters and free speech rights. Democrats and protest organizers accused Trump of trivializing legitimate opposition and stoking division with AI-generated propaganda. Meanwhile, the protests—planned to be peaceful—remained broadly energetic and incident-free, focused on defending democratic institutions and civil liberties.
President Trump’s use of AI to mock protesters is the latest example of how technology is reshaping the US political landscape, amplifying both presidential messaging and the backlash it provokes.