Kenny Loggins Calls for ‘Danger Zone’ Removal from AI Trump Protest Clip

## Kenny Loggins Responds to Controversial Use of “Danger Zone”

Kenny Loggins has taken a firm stand against President Donald Trump for sharing a video that uses his iconic song “Danger Zone.” This video, which appears to be AI-generated, features Trump in a militaristic theme while dumping a substance on the “No Kings” protesters, creating quite a stir.

### Unauthorized Use of Music

Loggins expressed his displeasure in a statement, saying, “This is an unauthorized use of my performance of ‘Danger Zone.’” He emphasized that no one sought his permission to use the song, and he would have denied it had he been asked. Loggins has requested the immediate removal of his recording from the video.

### The Video’s Context

The video, which Trump shared on his Truth Social account on October 18, coincided with significant nationwide protests that aimed to be peaceful. Set to “Danger Zone,” an AI-rendered Trump appears, wearing a crown and piloting a jet labeled “King Trump,” while dumping what appears to be a brown substance on protesters. Loggins referred to this substance as “brown sludge” in his statement.

### Call for Unity

Loggins didn’t stop at just expressing his frustration about his song’s use; he went on to share his concerns about the division in society. “I can’t imagine why anybody would want their music used or associated with something created with the sole purpose of dividing us,” he remarked. He emphasized the need for unity, asserting that, “We’re all Americans, and we’re all patriotic. There is no ‘us and them’ — that’s not who we are.”

Loggins highlighted the importance of music as a means to celebrate and unite people, hoping that it could serve as a bridge rather than a barrier.

### Next Steps for Loggins

As of now, the video remains available on social platform X and Trump’s Truth Social page, still featuring the “Danger Zone” track. Since the video was not produced by Trump or his administration, Loggins may find it more effective to file copyright complaints with both platforms to address the unauthorized use.

What are your thoughts on the use of music in political contexts? Would you support creators standing up against such actions?