Kenny Loggins has publicly condemned the use of his hit song “Danger Zone” in an AI-generated video shared by President Donald Trump. The controversial video depicted Trump wearing a crown, piloting an aircraft, and dropping what appeared to be feces on protesters participating in the “No Kings” demonstrations. The video quickly went viral online, drawing backlash for its crude imagery and political overtones.
In a strongly worded statement, Loggins made it clear that the use of his song was completely unauthorized. He emphasized that no one from Trump’s team sought his permission to use “Danger Zone,” and that he would have refused the request if they had. The musician demanded that his recording be taken down immediately, stating that his work had been misused for divisive and inappropriate political messaging.
Loggins expressed deep frustration that his music was being connected to such a controversial piece of content. He said he could not understand why anyone would want their art tied to something intended to polarize people. According to him, music should be a unifying force that bridges differences rather than amplifies them.
He went on to stress the importance of unity, saying Americans need to remember their shared identity and common purpose. “We’re all Americans, and we’re all patriotic,” Loggins stated, urging people to reject the “us versus them” mentality that has increasingly defined modern political discourse. His remarks reflected a call for empathy and collective understanding during a time of deep division.
Concluding his statement, Loggins reiterated his belief that music has the power to bring people together. He said his hope was for art and creativity to be used as tools for connection and healing, not conflict. His comments underscored the growing tension between artists and political figures over the unauthorized use of music in partisan content, especially in the age of AI-generated media.
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