Thousands of Americans took to the streets on Saturday for ‘No Kings’ demonstrations, voicing significant concerns about policies enacted by the Trump administration. In response, President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video on his social media platform, Truth Social, on Sunday. The short clip depicted Trump as ‘King Trump’ in a fighter jet, seemingly targeting the protesters below. This comes shortly after Trump himself stated in a recent interview that he is not a king and criticized Democrats for the government shutdown. He asserted that Democrats’ actions allowed him the authority to permanently cut programs that Republicans historically opposed. The ‘No Kings’ protests saw broad participation nationwide, with demonstrators expressing dissent over immigration, security, and education policies, labeling the administration as anti-democratic. Senator Bernie Sanders, who joined the protests, emphasized their love for America. Democrats offered support, encouraging peaceful assembly and highlighting how such rallies empower hesitant citizens. Conversely, Republican leaders condemned the demonstrations, with some characterizing the protesters as ‘communists’ and ‘Marxists,’ with one prominent figure even referring to the event as a ‘Hate America rally.’
