Trump’s AI Video Mocks Protesters at ‘No Kings’ Events Nationwide

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Former President Donald Trump shared a provocative AI-generated video on Saturday, depicting himself as a fighter pilot dropping brown sludge on protesters in response to nationwide demonstrations.

The 19-second clip, posted on Trump’s Truth Social account, features him wearing a crown while piloting a jet marked with ‘King Trump.’ The video combines real footage of left-wing activist Harry Sisson and other demonstrators at a ‘No Kings’ rally, which took place in cities across the United States.

Trump’s video included the iconic song ‘Danger Zone’ by Kenny Loggins as he appeared to fly over Times Square in New York City. Sisson, one of those featured, criticized the president’s antics, urging reporters to ask Trump why he posted such a video.

On the same day, an estimated 2,700 rallies occurred across the country. Organizers claimed nearly 7 million people participated to protest against Trump and his administration. Large crowds assembled in cities like San Francisco, Atlanta, and Chicago to voice their dissent over various policies.

The protests were timed to follow earlier ‘No Kings’ rallies held in June, which coincided with the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary celebrations. Sisson remarked on social media that Trump’s video was a display of insecurity, questioning how an AI-generated clip like this undermines the administration’s legitimacy.

In addition to Trump’s video, Vice President JD Vance posted a separate AI video on the BlueSky platform that portrayed Trump in a regal light as he donned a robe and wielded a sword, juxtaposing him with former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other Democrats kneeling.

Despite the contentious nature of the demonstration, the New York City Police Department reported that over 100,000 people participated peacefully, with no related arrests.

As protests drew national attention, Trump addressed reporters aboard Air Force One, dismissing demonstrators as unrepresentative of the country’s broader populace. He referred to the protests as a joke, suggesting they were orchestrated by a fringe element.

Trump’s engagement with AI-generated content has raised eyebrows, particularly following a controversial post in September that depicted House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer in a racially insensitive context.

As the debate over free speech and political expression heats up, the ‘No Kings’ protests reflect significant discontent with the former president’s policies and leadership style.