Jun 10, 2023 - Politics & Policy

Trump post-indictment video uses Matt Damon’s voice from "Air"

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Former President Donald Trump greets supporters at a Team Trump volunteer leadership training event held at the Grimes Community Complex on June 01, 2023 in Grimes, Iowa. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Former President Trump rolled out a new video on Truth Social on Saturday, in the wake of being indicted for 37 felony counts related to retaining classified information and obstruction of justice in a federal classified documents probe.

The big picture: The two-minute video uses actor Matt Damon's monologue from "Air" as narration.

Ben Affleck's biographical sports drama "Air" tells the story of Nike's rise to sneaker dominance.

Driving the news: A spokesperson from Artists Equity, Affleck and Damon's production company, said they did not consent to Trump's campaign using the dialogue.

“We had no foreknowledge of, did not consent to and do not endorse or approve any footage or audio from Air being repurposed by the Trump campaign as a political advertisement."

Of note: Trump's post also includes a link to donate money.

What they're saying: "No matter how viciously they attack me, I will NEVER, EVER SURRENDER," Trump said in an accompanying statement.

"With your support, we will once again surge even higher and prove that our America First movement truly is UNSTOPPABLE," he added.

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Editor's note: This story has been updated with a statement from Affleck and Damon's production company.

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