Donald Trump has taken his online antics to a new level, sharing an AI-generated video depicting himself as a fighter pilot bombing protestors with what appears to be faeces.
The video emerged just after more than seven million Americans participated in “No Kings” protests nationwide, voicing opposition to what they see as authoritarian and corrupt policies under Trump’s administration.
In a recent Fox News interview, Trump dismissed the protests’ claims: “They say they’re referring to me as a king. I’m not a king,” he said.
Yet, the very next day, he posted an AI clip showing himself in a military uniform and a jeweled crown, hovering over protesters in Times Square with the words “King Trump” emblazoned across the screen.
The Controversial AI Clip Goes Viral
The AI video, shared on Trump’s Truth Social platform, features the former president in a fighter jet, dropping a brown liquid over marching protestors while Kenny Loggins’ “Danger Zone” plays in the background.
The over-the-top clip combines satire, provocation, and the latest AI technology, raising eyebrows across the country.
Alongside the fighter jet video, Trump also shared a digitally created Time Magazine cover featuring himself crowned with the caption “long live the King,” cementing his larger-than-life portrayal.
Vice President JD Vance Joins the Satire
Vice President JD Vance added fuel to the online spectacle by posting his own AI clip of Trump as a king.
In Vance’s video, Trump dons a crown and cape, wielding a sword, while figures resembling Nancy Pelosi and other Democratic leaders kneel before him.
Observers believe Vance’s video was intended to lampoon a viral 2020 photo of Pelosi and other Democrats wearing traditional African attire and kneeling in tribute to George Floyd after his tragic death at the hands of police.
Nationwide Protests Reflect Deep Political Tensions
The “No Kings” demonstrations highlighted widespread concern over Trump’s influence and policy decisions.
Critics point to actions such as stationing the National Guard and Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Democrat-led cities as examples of growing authoritarianism.