SCANDAL: In a moment that moves the entire Nation, Kenny Loggins,makes a shocking statement that keeps the Internet buzzing when President Donald Trump faced backlash from musician Kenny Loggins over unauthorized use of ‘Danger Zone’ in controversial AI meme about protesters, how did President Trump response to the backlash?….See the full article

SCANDAL: In a moment that moves the entire Nation, Kenny Loggins,makes a shocking statement that keeps the Internet buzzing when President Donald Trump faced backlash from musician Kenny Loggins over unauthorized use of ‘Danger Zone’ in controversial AI meme about protesters, how did President Trump response to the backlash?….See the full article

On October 18, 2025, Donald Trump posted an AI‑generated video to his social‑media platform Truth Social that immediately ignited controversy. The clip portrayed Trump wearing a crown and piloting a fighter‑jet labeled “King Trump,” dropping brown “sludge” (widely interpreted as fecal‑matter) over crowds of protesters from the nationwide No Kings Protests rally. The soundtrack? The 1986 hit song Danger Zone, performed by Kenny Loggins.
Newsweek

The protests themselves drew nearly seven million participants across the U.S., voicing opposition to what they described as authoritarian “king‑style” governance.
The Guardian

Kenny Loggins Speaks Out
In swift reaction, Loggins released a formal statement on his website and via social media:

“This is an unauthorized use of my performance of ‘Danger Zone.’ Nobody asked me for my permission, which I would have denied, and I request that my recording on this video is removed immediately.”
Kenny Loggins

He added:
“I can’t imagine why anybody would want their music used or associated with something created with the sole purpose of dividing us. … We’re in this together, and it is my hope that we can embrace music as a way of celebrating and uniting each and every one of us.”
TheWrap
+1

The objection came not only on legal grounds — the track was used without permission — but on moral and symbolic grounds: Loggins emphasized that the imagery and song‑use aimed to divide rather than unite.
weaa.org

President Trump’s Response
Rather than issuing a traditional apology or full accounting, the White House responded in a manner that many interpreted as mockery. When asked for comment, a White House representative sent an email reply consisting solely of a screenshot of the film Top Gun (from which “Danger Zone” originally drew popularity) with the caption: “I feel the need for speed.”
Variety Australia
+1

From the public record:

Trump did not issue a direct apology or acknowledge that the video used the song without permission.
Newsweek

Instead, the response amounting to meme‑style communication signaled dismissal rather than contrition.
Axios

Why This Matters
Intellectual Property & Campaign Ethics
The use of an artist’s recording without consent in a political or public context raises significant questions. While campaign‑ and political‑use laws differ by jurisdiction, artists have repeatedly objected to their music being used to convey political messages they did not endorse. Loggins joins a growing list of musicians (including Neil Young, Adele, Rihanna) who have publicly confronted unauthorized usage.
TheWrap

Symbolism & Public Messaging
The video’s depiction of Trump as a crowned aviator dumping sludge on protestors was laden with authoritarian imagery. Coupled with the triumphant energy of “Danger Zone,” the overall signal was one of dominance and spectacle — a message that clashed head‑on with Loggins’s appeal to unity and equality.
The Economic Times

Reaction and Reputation
Public and media reaction has been intense: commentators have branded the video “un‑presidential” and disproportionally offensive given the scale and peaceful nature of the protests.
EW.com
Meanwhile, Loggins’s statement has been hailed as a stand for principled use of art in public discourse.

What’s Next?
Loggins is reportedly exploring legal options to stop further use of his recording.
Variety Australia

The White House has so far not complied with the removal demand or issued a more formal clarification.

The incident adds fuel to ongoing debates around AI‑generated content, political messaging, and artists’ rights.

Final Thoughts
In a moment that captures the collision of pop culture, politics and technology, the clash between Kenny Loggins and Donald Trump over “Danger Zone” is more than a rights‑dispute. It’s a micro‑cosm of larger tensions: between unity and division, between spectacle and substance, and between artists’ intent and political appropriation. Loggins’s refusal to quietly accept his song’s use underlines a mounting backlash against the appropriation of creative work for provocative political ends — and Trump’s meme‑style response suggests a strategy that leans into provocation rather than dialogue.

Today’s Trump‑Loggins AI‑video controversy
President Donald Trump Fires Back at ‘No Kings Day’ by Posting AI Video of Himself Bombing Protesters with Brown Liquid

people.com
President Donald Trump Fires Back at ‘No Kings Day’ by Posting AI Video of Himself Bombing Protesters with Brown Liquid
Yesterday