Team Trump has ignited a social media firestorm by posting an AI-generated video on Instagram that depicts former President Donald Trump as a king. Set against the backdrop of the White House and accompanied by Andrea Bocelli’s music, the video appears to be a direct response to the “No Kings” protests, a movement that broadly rejects authoritarianism and monarchical power structures. The post has rapidly gained traction, amassing over 34,000 likes within the first 30 minutes of its release.
The use of AI to create such a provocative image underscores the evolving role of technology in political messaging. While the specific aims of “Team Trump” remain implicit, the video’s content and timing suggest a deliberate attempt to engage with, and potentially satirize, the “No Kings” movement. As political discourse increasingly migrates online, these types of digitally crafted provocations are likely to become a more common feature of the landscape.