what did trump say about no kings day

President Donald Trump responded to the "No Kings Day" protests, which opposed what organizers viewed as his authoritarian tendencies, by denying that he is a king. In interviews, Trump said, "I don't feel like a king" and expressed frustration with the challenges he faces under the U.S. constitutional system, noting that a king would not have to struggle with legislative processes the way he does. However, in a contrasting and provocative move, he posted AI- generated videos on social media portraying himself wearing a crown and acting as a monarch, including footage of him flying a fighter jet labeled "King Trump" and dropping what appeared to be feces on protesters. The White House and Vice President JD Vance also shared images and videos reinforcing this "king" imagery, seemingly mocking the protesters who organized more than 2,600 demonstrations nationwide to oppose Trump and his policies. The protests attracted millions, emphasizing the slogan "No Kings" to reject perceived authoritarianism. Republicans criticized these protests as unpatriotic, but many Americans viewed them as defending democratic norms.