Trump sparks outrage after posting AI video showing himself dumping waste on protesters
The president’s AI-generated video depicting himself as “King Trump” has drawn backlash amid nationwide “No Kings” demonstrations.
Millions of Americans gathered in cities across the country to stand up for democracy this weekend — but President Donald Trump’s shocking online response has left many deeply disturbed.
From New York to Los Angeles, huge crowds filled the streets as part of the “No Kings” movement, a nationwide protest against what many see as Trump’s increasing consolidation of power. Demonstrators carried signs reading “Democracy, Not Monarchy” and “The Constitution Is Not Optional.”
High-profile Democrats including Bernie Sanders, Cory Booker, Chuck Schumer, and Raphael Warnock joined the marches, calling them a vital defense of American democracy. “We, the people, own this country,” said Colleen Connell, executive director of the Illinois chapter of the ACLU. “We’re going to stand up and protect our democracy with peaceful protest and peaceful dissent.”
Trump’s AI video draws widespread criticism
While millions took to the streets in peaceful demonstration, the president’s reaction online ignited a storm of controversy. On Saturday night, Trump shared an AI-generated video of himself flying a fighter jet labeled “KING TRUMP.”
Set to the song Danger Zone from Top Gun, the video showed the president wearing a golden crown and dumping what appeared to be sewage on protesters below. Vice President JD Vance added fuel to the fire, posting his own meme depicting Democrats kneeling before Trump in a royal court.
The response on social media was swift and fierce. “Imagine any other president doing this,” one Reddit user wrote. Another added, “Every time he does something like this, I question whether this is real life.”
Trump embraces the “king” image
According to Variety, Trump later posted another clip showing himself placing a crown on his head while the rock anthem Hail to the King played. During a Fox News interview preview, he appeared amused by the criticism. “A king! This is not an act,” he said with a grin. “I’m not a king.”
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He dismissed the protests as a “joke,” claiming the turnout was “very small, very ineffective.” Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump went further, saying, “When you look at those people, those are not representative of the people of our country.”
Divided reactions from Washington
House Speaker Mike Johnson condemned the demonstrations, calling them “Hate America” protests and accusing organizers of profiting from “selling T-shirts for the event.” Meanwhile, the No Kings coalition responded with a statement shared by Politico, saying:
“Instead of reopening the government, preserving affordable healthcare, or lowering costs for working families, he’s attacking millions of Americans who are peacefully coming together to say that America belongs to its people — not to kings.”
As the controversy continues, many Americans are left reflecting on what this moment says about the country’s political climate — and the fragile balance between leadership, accountability, and respect for democracy.
