Kenny Loggins slams Trump for unauthorized use of ‘danger zone’ in AI video
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Singer Kenny Loggins demanded his song be removed from the meme President Donald Trump Posted on Saturday.
In a statement Shared with Variety On Monday, the musician blasted Trump for using his track “Danger Zone” in an AI-generated post in which Trump dropped feces on “No Kings” protesters from an F-18 fighter jet.
“This is an unauthorized use of my performance of ‘Danger Zone.’ No one asked me for my permission, which I would have refused, and I request that my recording on this video be removed immediately,” Loggins said.
“Danger Zone” singer Kenny Loggins slammed President Donald Trump for using his iconic song for a meme mocking “No Kings” protesters. (Scott Dudelson/Getty; Anadolu/Getty)
Acted as a response to Trump’s meme “No Kings” demonstrations Protests against the Trump administration’s agenda took place in several US cities on Saturday – including a federal crackdown on immigration and crime in US cities.
in AI videoTrump, wearing a crown, flew F-18s at “No Kings” protesters and threw feces at them from a plane. In one shot from the clip, one protester — believed to be young progressive activist Harry Sisson — took the full brunt of Trump’s payload.
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Kenny Loggins attends the Global Premiere of “Top Gun: Maverick” on May 04, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Loggins’ song was made famous by the film, “Top Gun,” Played throughout the clip. The artist lamented that his song became part of what he described as a divisive post.
“I can’t imagine why anyone should use their music or be associated with something that is created for the sole purpose of dividing us. There are too many people trying to tear us apart and we need to find new ways to come together,” he said. “We’re all Americans, and we’re all patriots. There’s no ‘us and them’ — not who we are, or what we should be. It’s all of us. We’re in this together, and I hope we can embrace music as a way to celebrate and bring everyone together.”
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Protesters gather in Washington DC to protest No Kings Day on October 18, 2025 (Fox News Digital/Emma Woodhead) (Fox News Digital/Emma Woodhead)
Sisson also commented on Trump’s meme, posting on X on Sunday: “Could a journalist please ask Trump why he posted an AI video of himself peeing on me from a fighter jet? That would be great, thanks.”
Vice President The Jedi Ones “I’ll ask him for you, Harry,” replied the left-wing influencer.
The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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