Trump Shares Altered Video Showing Him Dropping Objects on Protesters

In a controversial move following nationwide protests, President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video on his Truth Social platform depicting himself in a fighter jet dropping what appears to be fecal matter on demonstrators below.

The video, posted on October 18, 2025, came the same day millions of Americans participated in “No Kings” protests across the country. These demonstrations were organized in response to what participants characterized as increasingly authoritarian policies implemented during Trump’s presidency.

The artificially generated footage shows Trump wearing a crown while piloting a fighter jet emblazoned with “King Trump” on its fuselage. As the aircraft flies over urban protests, it releases a brown substance onto the crowds below. One scene specifically shows the material landing on Democratic social media influencer Harry Sisson among other protesters.

Originally created by social media user “@xerias_x,” whose profile describes their content as “AI + Video Edits” and “Satire,” the video was posted approximately six hours before Trump shared it. The president’s repost quickly gained widespread attention and sparked outrage among opposition figures.

Sisson addressed the incident on October 19 via social platform X, writing: “Can a reporter please ask Trump why he posted an AI video of himself dropping poop on me from a fighter jet?” Vice President JD Vance responded to Sisson’s post with “I’ll ask him for you Harry,” to which Sisson replied with a reference to a national security incident earlier in the year involving an accidental inclusion of a journalist in a classified Signal group chat.

The controversy reached Capitol Hill when House Speaker Mike Johnson was questioned about the video on October 20. Johnson defended the president’s social media usage, telling Politico: “The president uses social media to make the point. You can argue he’s probably the most effective person who’s ever used social media for that.” Johnson added, “He is using satire to make a point. He is not calling for the murder of his political opponents.”

Adding another dimension to the controversy, the video incorporated Kenny Loggins’ hit song “Danger Zone” from the “Top Gun” soundtrack without permission. On October 20, Loggins released a statement on his official website addressing the unauthorized use: “This is an unauthorized use of my performance of ‘Danger Zone.’ Nobody asked me for my permission, which I would have denied, and I request that my recording on this video is removed immediately.”

The incident highlights the increasingly contentious political environment in the United States as the administration faces significant public opposition. The “No Kings” protests, which drew millions of participants across the country, represent one of the largest coordinated demonstrations against the administration’s policies.

Political analysts note that the president’s sharing of such provocative content marks a significant escalation in rhetoric during a period of heightened national tension. Critics argue that such behavior undermines the dignity of the office, while supporters maintain it represents Trump’s unfiltered communication style that resonates with his base.

The use of artificial intelligence to create potentially inflammatory political content also raises questions about the evolving role of technology in political discourse and the potential for such tools to further polarize an already divided electorate.

As of publication, the White House has not issued an official statement addressing the video or the president’s decision to share it on his social media platform.