President Donald Trump has fired back at the weekend’s “No Kings” protests with a defiant and sarcastic response, using AI-generated videos to mock demonstrators who took to the streets Saturday in a coordinated anti-Trump demonstration across the U.S.
On Truth Social, Trump shared a 20-second video featuring himself wearing a crown and piloting a fighter jet labeled “King Trump.” The video, set to Kenny Loggins’ Danger Zone from Top Gun, shows the jet dumping large amounts of brown sludge on protesters below, symbolically drenching them. The meme bears a watermark from creator @XERIAS_X.
The post came just hours after “No Kings” rallies unfolded in cities nationwide, with protesters accusing Trump of authoritarianism. Demonstrators wore inflatable animal costumes and carried vulgar signs targeting the former president.
In a second AI clip shared by Team Trump on Instagram, Trump appears in full royal regalia standing in front of the White House, set to the operatic vocals of Andrea Bocelli — a nod to both mockery and pageantry.
Trump’s use of humor and cinematic themes appears to be a direct counterpunch to the coordinated attempt by leftist activists to portray him as a threat to democracy. Instead of issuing a conventional statement, Trump leaned into the moment with satire, reclaiming the narrative through digital media.
The timing underscores Trump’s ongoing dominance of political messaging and his campaign’s ability to quickly shift tone from defense to offense — especially on platforms favored by his base.
As the 2024 campaign landscape intensifies, these online skirmishes highlight a deep cultural and political divide, with Trump using digital tools to deflect criticism and energize supporters.