Trump Sparks Controversy with AI Video of Protesters Bombing

UPDATE: Former President Donald Trump ignited outrage online after sharing an AI-generated video on Truth Social, depicting himself as “King” bombing protesters with brown sludge. The video, reminiscent of a parody from the 1986 film Top Gun, portrays Trump piloting a fighter jet labeled “King Trump,” smiling as he drops a brown substance on demonstrators below.

The video was released in response to the widespread “No Kings” protests that occurred on Saturday, October 14, 2023, in cities across the United States, including New York, Chicago, Boston, and Atlanta. Protesters expressed their concerns about Trump’s consolidation of power and criticized the actions of immigration forces, known as ICE, which they argue operate without accountability.

The crude imagery of the video has drawn sharp reactions. Journalist Taylor Lorenz noted the absurdity of the scene, stating, “Trump posted an AI-generated video of himself dropping feces on Gen Z influencer @harryjsisson from a plane.” Brett Meiselas, co-founder of MeidasTouch, remarked, “Trump posting a video of himself literally s***ing on America is pretty spot on to be honest.”

The protests on Saturday featured demonstrators carrying signs proclaiming, “Nothing is more patriotic than protesting.” These rallies mark the third mass demonstration since Trump’s return to the White House, with critics labeling the gatherings as “hate America” rallies. The increasing unrest comes amid a growing sentiment among Democrats, who have faced pressure to take action against Trump’s perceived overreach.

Ezra Levin, co-founder of Indivisible, emphasized the need for Democrats to adopt a more aggressive stance, stating, “What we are seeing from the Democrats is some spine. The worst thing the Democrats could do right now is surrender.”

This latest development underscores the deepening political divide in the country, with both sides reacting strongly to Trump’s controversial actions. As the protests continue to gain momentum, the implications for American politics remain significant.

Stay tuned for further updates as this story unfolds.