""The president uses social media to make the point," House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said at a news conference Monday when asked about an AI-generated video of Trump dumping brown sludge over "No Kings" protesters."
""You can argue he's probably the most effective person who's ever used social media for that.""
""He is using satire to make a point. He is not calling for the murder of his political opponents," he added."
""Sh--ing all over these No Kings losers," White House Director of Communications Steven Cheung wrote on X alongside a laughing emoji."
An AI-generated video showing Trump dumping brown sludge on "No Kings" protesters was posted to Truth Social and drew condemnation from Democrats and musicians whose work was used without permission. Kenny Loggins joined other artists in objecting to the unauthorized use of his song. White House communications staff publicly mocked the protesters alongside the clip. House Speaker Mike Johnson defended the post as satire and praised the president's social media effectiveness, asserting it did not call for violence. AI-created political visuals are increasingly normalized, FEC rules do not limit doctored ads, and more such materials are likely ahead of 2026.
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