Washington, DC: US President Donald Trump has once again sparked controversy after sharing an AI-generated video of himself piloting a fighter jet, dubbed “King Trump,” and dropping faeces over Democratic activist Harry Sisson and “No Kings” protesters.
The 19-second clip, posted on Truth Social, shows Trump in a pilot’s uniform, flying over what appears to be New York’s Times Square. The AI animation depicts the president releasing mud and waste onto demonstrators carrying “No Kings” banners and on Sisson, a Democratic social media personality recently involved in a Snapchat scandal.
Video shared amid massive anti-Trump protests
The controversial post comes as the US faces massive “No Kings” protests, a global campaign criticising Trump’s policies on immigration, education, and security.
According to organisers, nearly seven million people took part in more than 2,700 demonstrations across all 50 states on Saturday. CNN reported this was two million more than the first round of protests held in June.
The protests coincided with a federal government shutdown, with opposition leaders accusing the Trump administration of using heavy-handed tactics against dissenters.
Mixed reactions online
The AI video has drawn a wave of online reactions. While Trump supporters celebrated the post as satire, many questioned the appropriateness of such content from a sitting president.
Critics described the clip as “juvenile” and “demeaning”, arguing it trivialised public anger over the administration’s policies. Several social media users warned that such posts could deepen divisions at a time when protests are already straining political tensions nationwide.
Republican leaders denounce protesters
Republican leaders, meanwhile, defended Trump and denounced the “No Kings” movement, branding demonstrators as “communists” and “Marxists.” House Speaker Mike Johnson referred to the rallies as the “Hate America” protests, adding that the groups involved included “antifa types and people who hate capitalism.”
However, protest participants said humour and satire were being used to highlight what they described as the administration’s “unserious” approach to governance. One Washington protester, Glen Kalbaugh, said, “So much of what we’ve seen from this administration has been silly. We have to respond with the same energy.”
Who is Harry Sisson?
Harry Sisson, a 20-year-old TikTok influencer with over two million followers, is known for his pro-Democratic commentary and political videos. He often debates conservative influencers and has been a vocal critic of Trump.
Sisson recently faced backlash following reports that he allegedly persuaded several women to share explicit photos via Snapchat. While he has not publicly addressed the allegations, they have sparked a wave of online criticism.
Conclusion
The “King Trump” AI video adds to a growing list of controversies surrounding Trump’s use of social media since his return to the White House. While supporters hail such posts as bold political theatre, critics warn they further erode the dignity of the presidency amid an already polarised political landscape.