Politics in 2026 is weird. Like, really weird. If you’ve spent any time on Truth Social or X lately, you might have seen a clip that looks like a fever dream: Donald Trump pooping on protesters from a gold-plated fighter jet.
It sounds like a bad tabloid headline. Honestly, it sounds fake. But the reality of how this "incident" went viral tells us a lot about the current state of digital warfare and the "No Kings" movement.
The Video That Set the Internet on Fire
On a Saturday night in October 2025, right after massive "No Kings" rallies swept across all 50 states, Donald Trump hit back. He didn't just give a speech. He didn't just send a late-night tweet. Instead, he reposted a 19-second video that left everyone—supporters and critics alike—staring at their screens in disbelief.
The footage showed an AI-generated Trump wearing a massive golden crown. He was in the cockpit of a fighter jet labeled "King Trump." As Kenny Loggins' "Danger Zone" blasted in the background, the jet banked over a crowded cityscape—meant to represent Times Square—and released a massive deluge of brown sludge onto the protesters below.
Basically, the video depicted the President of the United States literally dumping feces on American citizens.
Is it real?
No. To be crystal clear: Donald Trump did not physically fly a plane and poop on anyone. The video was an AI-generated deepfake. However, the post was real. The President shared it himself. That distinction is where the real controversy lives.
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Why the "No Kings" Protests Sparked the Response
You can't talk about the video without talking about why it was made. The "No Kings" movement had just seen millions of people take to the streets. They were protesting what they called "creeping authoritarianism" in Trump’s second term.
Signs at these rallies were pretty blunt:
- "No Kings Since 1776"
- "I Pledge Allegiance to No King"
- Caricatures of Trump in royal robes
Trump’s response was effectively a "meta-troll." By sharing a video of himself as a king, he was leaning into the insult. He told reporters on the Sunday after the post, "I'm not a king. I work my ass off to make our country great." But the video said something else. It said he thought the protesters were, well, a joke.
The Fallout: From Kenny Loggins to the Senate Floor
The reaction was immediate. Kenny Loggins, the singer of "Danger Zone," was not happy. He released a statement on Monday saying he never authorized the use of his song and wanted it removed immediately. He mentioned he couldn't imagine why anyone would want their music associated with something "created with the sole purpose of dividing us."
In Washington, the vibe was just as tense. Senator Patty Murray called the video "un-American and vulgar" during a Senate session. Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson defended it. He told reporters that the President was just using "satire" to make a point and that he's the most effective social media user in history.
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Basically, it became another Rorschach test for American politics. If you love him, it was "genius trolling." If you hate him, it was "vile and violent."
Understanding the AI Behind the "Poop Bomb"
This wasn't a low-quality Photoshop job. The video used advanced generative AI that captured Trump’s likeness with startling accuracy, even if the scenario was absurd. This is part of a larger trend in 2025 and 2026 where the Trump administration and its allies have embraced AI-generated "agitprop."
Earlier in the month, Trump had shared a deepfake of Chuck Schumer calling his own party "woke pieces of shit." When JD Vance was asked about these videos, he simply said, "I think it’s funny."
The "Harry Sisson" Cameo
One of the weirder details was the inclusion of real-life liberal influencers in the AI crowd. Harry Sisson, a 23-year-old influencer with a huge TikTok following, appeared in the video. The AI depicted him being covered in the sewage.
Sisson responded on TikTok, visibly stunned. "If this doesn’t prove to you that Donald Trump is a complete and total loser, I don’t know what will," he told his followers. It marked a new era where political enemies aren't just debated—they're digitally humiliated in simulated environments.
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What This Means for You
We are living in an era where "truth" is becoming a secondary concern to "impact." The Donald Trump pooping on protesters video wasn't meant to convince anyone that it actually happened. It was meant to signal dominance and mock dissent.
If you’re trying to navigate this landscape, here’s how to stay sane:
- Verify the Source: Just because a high-ranking official posts it doesn't mean the content is a recording of reality. In 2026, many official posts are "satirical" AI creations.
- Look for AI Markers: In the "King Trump" video, if you look closely at the protesters' hands or the way the "sludge" interacts with the light, you can see the digital artifacts.
- Check the Audio: Often, AI videos use copyrighted music without permission, leading to quick takedown notices from artists.
The "poop video" might seem like a flash in the pan, but it represents a fundamental shift in how the executive branch communicates. It's no longer about press releases; it's about memes, even the gross ones.
To keep up with how AI is changing political news, you can follow the latest updates on digital forensics or check out the official archives of the "No Kings" movement to see the other side of the story.
Next Steps to Protect Yourself from Misinformation:
- Check the "About this video" metadata if you are viewing on platforms like YouTube or X, as many now require AI disclosures.
- Use tools like Sensity or Deepware to scan suspicious political clips before sharing them.
- Follow non-partisan fact-checkers like PolitiFact or Snopes, who have dedicated teams for 2026 election-cycle AI.