Musician Kenny Loggins has publicly criticized Donald Trump for using his 1986 hit “Danger Zone” without permission in an AI‑generated video posted to the president’s social‑media feed. The video depicts Trump wearing a crown and flying a jet labeled “King Trump” that dumps what appears to be feces on protesters taking part in the nationwide “No Kings Protests.”
Loggins issued a statement saying, “This is an unauthorized use of my performance of ‘Danger Zone.’ Nobody asked me for my permission, which I would have denied, and I request that my recording on this video is removed immediately.” He added, “I can’t imagine why anybody would want their music used or associated with something created with the sole purpose of dividing us. … We’re all Americans, and we’re all patriotic. There is no ‘us and them’—that’s not who we are.”
The video was posted ahead of large‑scale demonstrations across multiple U.S. states protesting Trump’s policies and leadership, with participants declaring “No Kings” in response to what they view as autocratic tendencies.
The dispute underscores ongoing tensions between public figures, political messaging, and copyright law in the digital age. As AI-generated content becomes more common in political campaigns, questions surrounding consent and fair use are likely to intensify. Regardless of political affiliation, respect for intellectual property and clear legal boundaries remains essential in maintaining civil discourse and creative integrity.
