In the midst of massive protests sweeping across the United States, former President Donald Trump has taken a provocative new approach to online attention.
He released an AI-generated video depicting himself as a fighter pilot attacking protestors with a shocking visual twist.
The video comes on the heels of the nationwide “No Kings” protests, which drew more than seven million participants on Saturday.
Demonstrators voiced opposition to what they see as authoritarian and corrupt tendencies in Trump’s policies and leadership style.
Trump Dismisses Protests but Embraces King Imagery
Just a day before the video surfaced, Trump had attempted to downplay the demonstrations.
In an interview with Fox News, he insisted, “They say they’re referring to me as a king. I’m not a king.”
Yet, in typical Trump fashion, he doubled down on the imagery the following day.
The AI clip shows him in a military uniform, complete with a jeweled golden crown, piloting a jet over protestors in Times Square.
The plane ominously releases a brown liquid that appears to be faeces while Kenny Loggins’ hit “Danger Zone” blares in the background.
The words “King Trump” are displayed across the screen.
Satirical Spin Spreads Through His Allies
Trump didn’t stop there. He also used AI to create a Time Magazine cover featuring himself wearing a crown, captioned “long live the King.”
Vice President JD Vance joined the satirical fun by posting a separate video showing Trump as a crowned king, cape flowing, sword in hand, while Nancy Pelosi and other Democrats kneel in homage.
The clip appears to reference a viral photo from 2020 in which Pelosi and other Democrats took a knee in African attire in tribute to George Floyd.
Public Concern Over Rising Authoritarian Imagery
These viral AI clips have added fuel to fears among Americans about Trump’s growing influence.
Critics point to actions such as deploying the National Guard and Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Democrat-led cities as evidence of increasing power consolidation.
Meanwhile, left-wing leaders, including Bernie Sanders and Cory Booker, delivered speeches at the “No Kings” rallies, underscoring the movement’s nationwide reach.
Though most demonstrations remained peaceful, some events experienced chaos, including a man driving into a crowd during a gathering in Culpeper, Virginia.
Trump’s Digital Drama Sparks Heated Debate
Trump’s provocative use of AI in this latest stunt has ignited debates across social media and news outlets.
Supporters see it as humor and satire, while critics warn it trivializes civil unrest and inflames political tensions.
Either way, it has captured the attention of millions and ensured that the “No Kings” conversation continues to dominate headlines.