The White House ignited extensive online discussion after posting an artificial intelligence-created picture of President Donald Trump portrayed as a strong, lightsaber-wielding figure from Star Wars.
Star Wars
universe.
The picture was made public on May 4, a day informally celebrated by enthusiasts as
Star Wars Day
, celebrated with the pun, “May the 4th be with you.”
May the Force Stay with You
In the picture, President Trump is depicted wearing dark robes and wielding a luminous red lightsaber, which is often linked to antagonists like Darth Vader and Darth Maul.
The piece includes two bald eagles and American flags in the backdrop, enhancing the patriotic feel.
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The post was captioned:
Happy May the 4th to everyone, even those from the far-left fringe groups working tirelessly to reintroduce Sith Lords (from Star Wars), criminals, drug kingpins, hazardous inmates, and notorious MS-19 gang members to our world. You’re not part of the Rebellion; you’re aligned with the Empire. May the Force be with you.
Who’s going to break this news to him?
Soon enough, social media users spotted a discrepancy.
Although the caption portrayed Trump and his supporters as heroes battling against the “Empire,” the use of a red lightsaber—a weapon typically associated with Sith Lords, who are the antagonists—added an interesting twist.
Star Wars
saga, implied otherwise.
One user commented:
How can none of your team members include someone who knows which color lightsaber is appropriate and which isn’t?
Another added:
Um, red is the color of the Sith.
The post rapidly gained widespread attention, attracting over 1.2 million views, more than 25,000 likes, and 7,600 retweets shortly after being published.
Not First AI Picture
This isn’t the first instance of Trump’s team employing AI-created or meme-like material to depict the president in an emblematic or hyperbolic manner.
Pictures showing him impersonating various historical and religious characters have surfaced, which include a contentious depiction of the Pope. This image was uploaded not long after the passing of Pope Francis.
The use of
Star Wars
Imagery also reignites cultural hot-button issues involving Trump and individuals connected to the franchise.
Mark Hamill, renowned for his role as Luke Skywalker, has openly expressed criticism of Trump.
At the 2024 Democratic National Convention, Hamill advised the audience not to support the “orange side,” alluding to Trump’s characteristic tan.
“In films, I battled imaginary villains, but now we’re facing genuine malevolence in our history,” he noted.
In spite of this critique, Trump secured victory in the 2024 presidential election over Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and made his way back to the White House.
His government has subsequently adopted daring and frequently controversial digital communications strategies, the
Star Wars
The post is the most recent addition to an increasing sequence of eye-catching images.
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