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WH celebrates Star Wars Day with image of buff, lightsaber-wielding Trump

  • On May 4, 2025, the White House posted an AI-generated image of a muscular Trump wielding a red lightsaber surrounded by eagles to mark Star Wars Day.
  • This post aimed to mock Democratic lawmakers opposing Trump’s immigration policies by joking they want 'Sith Lords' and criminals returned to the country.
  • In addition, the U.S. Department of Defense shared a Star Wars–style video highlighting achievements during Trump’s first 100 days, ending with Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth brandishing lightsabers.
  • Mark Hamill, a Star Wars actor, also posted on May 4 that Trump is 'full of SITH,' referencing the red lightsaber symbolizing antagonists in the franchise.
  • The imagery and messages drew criticism for casting Trump as a Sith Lord and caused debate over the appropriateness of the imagery on such a politically charged day.
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The White House released an AI image of Donald Trump with a Star Wars lightsaber. Many have pointed out that he has a red sword – which means he is evil. Now Luke Skywalker actor Mark Hamill is cutting Trump's AI image, writes Buzzfeed.

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TMZ broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Sunday, May 4, 2025.
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