Former President Donald Trump is pushing back at demonstrators taking part in the “No Kings” marches with a controversial new post on social media.
On Saturday, Oct. 18, Trump, 79, shared an AI-generated video of himself flying a jet and dumping brown sludge over crowds of protestors. The clip, posted on his Truth Social account, appeared to be a response to the resurgence of the anti-Trump “No Kings” protests taking place in cities across the country.
The fake video, set to Kenny Loggins’ “Danger Zone,” shows Trump wearing a crown while piloting a fighter jet labeled “King Trump.” He’s depicted soaring above protestors and releasing brown liquid over what appears to be Times Square in New York City.
The post coincided with the return of the “No Kings” marches, which drew large crowds to streets nationwide on Saturday. The activist-led movement first gained attention in June and has since become a recurring demonstration against Trump and his administration.
Rallies were held in major cities including Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Atlanta, New York City, Houston, Honolulu, Boston, Kansas City, Bozeman, Chicago, and New Orleans. Organizers said millions participated across the country.
On its official website, the “No Kings” organization celebrated the success of the earlier summer protests, which were held in response to Trump’s proposed military birthday parade in Washington.
“The world saw the power of the people, and President Trump’s attempt at a coronation collapsed under the strength of a movement rising against his abuses of power,” the group wrote.
They continued, “Now, he’s doubling down — sending militarized agents into our communities, silencing voters, and handing billionaires giveaways while families struggle. This isn’t just politics. It’s democracy versus dictatorship. And together, we’re choosing democracy.”
Trump’s latest AI-generated post follows a similar incident last month, when he shared a racist AI video targeting Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
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That clip depicted Jeffries, 55, wearing a fake sombrero and mustache, while Schumer, 74, appeared with an AI-generated voice mocking Democrats and immigrants.
Jeffries, the first Black leader of a major party in Congress, responded to the video on X, writing: “Bigotry will get you nowhere. Cancel the Cuts. Lower the Cost. Save Healthcare. We are NOT backing down.”
