The video, posted on Truth Social on October 18, shows Trump flying a jet labeled “King Trump” over Times Square as it releases a brown-colored liquid over crowds of demonstrators, set to the soundtrack of “Danger Zone.” Another AI-generated video shared by the president portrays him wearing a crown and royal robe while dramatically drawing a sword. It ends with Democratic lawmakers, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, kneeling before him.
Trump’s posts came shortly after millions of Americans participated in “No Kings” demonstrations across all 50 states on October 18. The nationwide rallies protested his administration’s policies on immigration, education, and national security. Organizers estimated around 2,600 marches took place across the country.
Senator Chuck Schumer posted a photo of himself alongside protesters in New York on social platform X (formerly Twitter), writing:
“We will not allow President Trump to continue eroding our democracy.”
Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican, responded to Schumer’s remarks on X, defending the president:
“If President Trump were truly a king, the government would already be open,”
he wrote, sharing an image of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with the caption:
“There already was a real ‘No Kings Day.’ It’s called July 4th — Independence Day.”
In a televised interview on October 19, Trump dismissed accusations that he was behaving like a monarch.
“They say I act like a king. But I’m not a king,” he said.
This marks the second “No Kings” protest movement since Trump’s return to the White House in January. The demonstrations come as the U.S. government remains shut down since October 1, following a budget impasse between Republicans and Democrats over fiscal year 2026 funding — forcing many public services to halt operations.
The first wave of “No Kings” protests occurred in June, drawing an estimated 4 to 6 million participants nationwide.