Kenny Loggins has condemned President Donald Trump for using his song 'Danger Zone' in a bizarre AI-generated video. The clip shows Trump wearing a crown, flying a fighter jet labelled 'KING TRUMP', and dropping brown liquid on protesters.
The 77-year-old singer, who recorded the track for the 1986 film Top Gun, said the use was unauthorised and demanded its removal. In a statement to Variety, Loggins said: 'Nobody asked me for my permission, which I would have denied, and I request that my recording on this video is removed immediately.'
Loggins criticised the divisive nature of the video, adding: 'I can't imagine why anybody would want their music used or associated with something created with the sole purpose of dividing us.' He called for unity, saying: 'We're all Americans, and we're all patriotic. There is no 'us and them'.'
When approached for comment, a White House representative reportedly responded with a Top Gun meme reading: 'I feel the need for speed.' The Independent has sought further comment from both parties.
The video emerged amid 'No Kings' protests across the US, which drew support from celebrities including John Cusack. Speaking in Chicago, Cusack told CNN: 'He doesn't understand that all the labour rights around the world came from this town... So if he thinks this place is going to be a fascist hub – no chance!'
