In his post, Sir Brian presented fans with an array of potential reactions to consider, asking whether they found the content “Inspiring? Electrifying? Appealing? Appalling? Laughable? Beautiful? Pathetic? Desperate? Loveable? Despicable? Patriotic? Narcissistic? Artistic? Inappropriate? Or not worthy of comment.”

He also posed direct questions about whether Queen should “object? Or applaud? Feel angry? Or grateful, honoured? Or just smile benignly?” before opening his comments section for discussion.

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The video in question depicts prominent Maga movement figures and Republican politicians portrayed as members of an orchestra, with Trump himself positioned as the conductor.

Sir Brian, who penned the iconic track, noted that Instagram had muted the audio on his repost “in multiple regions” due to copyright restrictions.

The Queen guitarist made clear that the original footage had been shared “without permission” on what he described as “something called ‘Truth Socials'” by the American president.

This response from Sir Brian comes against a backdrop of his recent remarks about Queen’s touring plans in America.

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The 77-year-old rock icon has previously indicated that the band would not be performing in the United States in the near future, citing safety concerns about the country being “too dangerous” for such ventures.

The comments section beneath Sir Brian’s post quickly filled with responses overwhelmingly critical of Trump’s appropriation of the Queen classic.

The most popular reaction stated plainly: “Freddie, Queen, and his legacy doesn’t match with Maga.”

Another highly-liked comment described the situation as “sickening on every level,” adding that using the song amounted to “blasphemy.”

“How dare he use that most beautiful song without Queen’s permission and if he had asked for permission I would think you’d have declined. Queen represents love and good. He represents the opposite,” one fan penned, as another said: “I’m sorry that they are trying to use your music to spread a harmful agenda.”

Another fan expressed dismay at seeing the band’s work associated with the video, writing: “How dreadful. It feels as though Queen’s beautiful music has been sullied.”

Sir Brian had requested that contributors “try to keep it clean” when sharing their views.

This is not the first time that the legendary musician has used his platform to speak out against Mr Trump.

It appears Sir Brian was disapproving of the business mogul turned president long before he took office.

In 2012, he supported campaigners in north-east Scotland who opposed Donald Trump’s golf course development, notably allowing them to use a parody of Bohemian Rhapsody to mock Trump.

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Following the 2020 US election, Sir Brian said he was “shocked” that 70 million Americans voted for Trump.

He went on to suggest the creation of a mission-based board to uncover “the truth” and help heal what he described as America’s “dreadful split.”