No Kings Protest

No Kings Protest

The AI-generated video, which depicted the president in a fighter jet emblazoned with “King Trump” unleashing faeces on “No Kings” protesters, drew outrage and disbelief in equal measure. Illustration: TBS

When politics turns to parody: The age of mockery and AI in Washington

The White House, once a symbol of gravitas, increasingly feels like a stage for digital theatre, where shock replaces substance and spectacle substitutes for policy

British Journalist Mehdi Hasan speaking at the "No Kings" rally in Washington DC on 19 October 2025. Photo: Collected

Trump son, grandson and husband of immigrants: Journalist Mehdi Hasan

Screengrab from Donald Trump's TruthSocial post.

Trump shares AI video of himself bombing protesters with 'brown liquid' from 'King Trump' jet

A demonstrator wearing a large mask depicting US President Donald Trump holds a sign during a "No Kings" protest against US President Donald Trump's policies, outside City Hall in Los Angeles, California, US, October 18, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Daniel Cole

What's driving the massive 'No Kings' protests against Trump's presidency

A woman holding a placard walks with a person wearing an inflatable costume depicting U.S. President Donald Trump ahead of a "No Kings" protest against U.S. President Donald Trump's policies, in Washington, DC, US, October 18, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Leah Millis

In photos: The 'No Kings' protest across the US

No Kings Protest. Boston, Massachusetts. Photo: REUTERS/Brian Snyder

'No Kings' protests draw large crowds in US cities to decry Trump

The 'No Kings' protest. Los Angeles, California. Photo: REUTERS/Aude Guerrucci

What to know about 'No Kings' protests against Trump’s policies

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump in the stands. Photo: Doug Mills/Pool

After day of nationwide protests, Trump's military parade rolls through DC

US President Donald Trump. File Photo: Reuters

US cities prepare for nationwide 'No Kings' protests against Trump