Kenny Loggins Condemns Trump's Unauthorized Use of 'Danger Zone' in Controversial Protest Video

President Trump posted a now-deleted AI-generated video on Truth Social that depicted him piloting a “King Trump” plane and dropping what multiple outlets called sludge or poop onto participants in nationwide “No Kings” protests, using Kenny Loggins’ “Danger Zone” as the soundtrack. Loggins issued a public statement saying the use of his performance was unauthorized, that he would have denied permission, and he demanded the recording be removed immediately, lamenting that such material only serves to divide Americans. The clip — created by an X user and reshared by the president — drew sharp criticism from artists and commentators and adds to a history of political figures using musicians’ work without consent. A White House representative replied to media inquiries with a “Top Gun” meme, while House Speaker Mike Johnson defended the president’s social-media tactics and blamed protesters for “inciting violence.” The episode occurred amid peaceful, nationwide demonstrations and has fueled debate over the ethics and legality of AI-generated political content and unauthorized music use.