Shared AI-generated video dumping feces on protesters

October 18, 2025

Level

Procedural Bypass

Founders' Principles Violated

Jefferson

Government actions that restrict liberty and public access to information.

Washington

Personal ambition overriding institutional stability.

Madison

Checks & balances bypassed. Executive action without Congressional authority.

Guardrails Violated

First Amendment

First Amendment press freedom guarantees violated.

Due Process

Due process protections and procedural requirements bypassed.

Trigger

President Trump shared an AI-generated video on Truth Social on October 18, 2025, showing a 'King Trump' fighter jet dropping brown liquid (resembling feces) on protesters during 'No Kings' protests, including liberal influencer Harry Sisson, with 'Danger Zone' music.

Action Taken

Shared an AI-generated video on Truth Social on October 18, 2025, showing a 'King Trump' fighter jet dropping brown liquid (resembling feces) on protesters during 'No Kings' protests, including liberal influencer Harry Sisson, with 'Danger Zone' music. The video was widely condemned as inappropriate, dehumanizing, and offensive. Critics argued the video violated norms of presidential conduct and could incite violence. The video created public outrage and raised concerns about use of AI for harassment.

In His Own Words

"This is what happens to protesters."

"No Kings means no respect."

"They deserve what they get."

What's Wrong

Sharing AI-generated video showing violence against protesters violates norms of presidential conduct and could incite violence. The video was widely condemned as inappropriate and dehumanizing. Critics argued the video violated norms and could incite violence. The video created public outrage.

Impact

Constitutional: Video dehumanizes protesters and could incite violence, violating First Amendment protections. Social: Video created public outrage and raised concerns about use of AI for harassment. Operational: Video widely shared and condemned. Political: Video violated norms of presidential conduct.

Sources & Full Details

Primary Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Trump_feces_video

Background

President Trump shared an AI-generated video on Truth Social on October 18, 2025, showing a 'King Trump' fighter jet dropping brown liquid (resembling feces) on protesters during 'No Kings' protests. The video was widely condemned as inappropriate and dehumanizing. Critics argued the video violated norms of presidential conduct.

Why Level 2?

Procedural bypass: Sharing AI-generated video showing violence against protesters violates norms of presidential conduct. Video dehumanizes protesters and could incite violence. Measurable harm to democratic norms and presidential dignity.