Amid heightened political tensions flaring up due to a federal government shutdown, United States President Donald Trump on Sunday shared a 19-second AI-generated clip. The clip posted on Truth Social showed him riding a fighter jet, painted with the words ‘King Trump’. The Republican leader was seen spraying mud over the anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ protestors.
The massive demonstration appeared to be underway in Times Square in the AI-generated video. Trump even dumped mud virtually on American social media influencer Harry Sisson from the fighter jet. Nearly seven million protesters took to the streets for the ‘No Kings’ Protest, CNN reported on Sunday, citing organizers. The demonstrators in over 2,700 cities and towns across all 50 states in the US voiced strong opposition to Trump’s administration and policies.
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What Is ‘No Kings Protest?
The nationwide movement was dubbed ‘Anti-American’ rallies by the Republican lawmakers. ‘No Kings’ protest was organized as a national day of action to reject authoritarianism and defend democratic principles. The crowd expressed frustration over a range of Trump-era policies, with several recurring themes emerging.
According to CNN, concerns are over the outrage over aggressive immigration enforcement, erosion of democratic norms, ICE raids, cuts to essential government programs, and deployment of federal troops in US cities. Atlanta, Los Angeles, Chicago, and other major cities in the United States saw a massive turnout. Democratic leaders have expressed support for the protests. In a social media post, California Governor Gavin Newsom encouraged demonstrators to remain calm and peaceful.
Trump Says, ‘I Am Not A King’
Amid this, Donald Trump’s quirky five-word response to the mass demonstrations has gone viral. Speaking to Fox Business on Friday, Donald Trump insisted that he is not a King. His remarks come ahead of the protest planned for Saturday. “They’re referring to me as a king. I’m not a king,” he said. Meanwhile, the US President insisted the ongoing government shutdown grants him the authority to cut federal programs unilaterally.
