An AI-generated video, portraying President Donald Trump as a fighter jet pilot with the moniker ‘King Trump,’ has gained significant traction after the President shared it. The video depicts the jet spraying a brown liquid over individuals protesting under the ‘No Kings’ banner, a movement that has reportedly drawn nearly seven million participants nationwide. Furthermore, the White House allegedly shared a screenshot on X showing the President in an emperor’s crown.
Filmed for a 19-second duration and uploaded to Truth Social, the clip shows the ‘King Trump’ aircraft releasing what looks like mud onto protesters below. The scale of the ‘No Kings’ movement appears to have grown substantially since its initial rallies in June. Official sources suggest that the rallies have been largely peaceful, with no significant incidents or arrests confirmed.
Across the US, protests manifested in diverse ways. Chicago witnessed homemade signs and various flags, while Los Angeles saw a display of inflatable costumes. In Washington D.C., federal employees marched, calling for a more subdued political tone. These ‘No Kings’ demonstrations are occurring concurrently with a federal government shutdown and legislative impasses in Washington, highlighting the current political climate.