Make the Galaxy Great Again.
The White House has celebrated Star Wars Day in a unique way by sharing an AI-generated image of President Trump wielding a red lightsaber and being portrayed as a Sith slayer. In the image, Trump is depicted as a muscular figure with the American flag and bald eagles in the background, giving off a powerful and stoic vibe.
“Happy May the 4th to all, including the Radical Left Lunatics who are fighting so hard to bring Sith Lords, Murderers, Drug Lords, Dangerous Prisoners, & well-known MS-13 Gang Members back into our Galaxy,” the White House posted on X. The message seemed to suggest that Trump is a force for good, fighting against evil forces in the galaxy.
Typically in the Star Wars universe, characters who wield red lightsabers are seen as evil Sith lords, while the Jedi heroes prefer blue or green colored lightsabers. The decision to give Trump a red lightsaber in the AI image may be a nod to the color associated with the Republican Party.
Interestingly, Trump did not acknowledge Star Wars Day on his Truth Social account at the time of writing this article. This is in contrast to his usual practice of marking holidays with passive-aggressive messages to his opponents. On Easter, for instance, he wished “Happy Easter to all, including the Radical Left Lunatics.”
In a controversial move, Trump recently shared an AI image of himself as the Pope, just days before the Vatican is set to appoint the next Holy Father. This follows his earlier joke about being the successor to Pope Francis. It seems like Trump enjoys seeing himself in various flattering sci-fi and fantasy forms.
Other government agencies also joined in the Star Wars Day celebrations. The US Army posted an image of soldiers carrying lightsabers with a message emphasizing discipline, strength, and precision. The Department of Defense used a tongue-in-cheek video featuring the Star Wars opening credits to highlight its accomplishments during Trump’s first 100 days in office.
The Department of the Interior paid homage to the iconic franchise by referencing Luke Skywalker and Yoda in a playful tweet. They encouraged people to explore public lands and find their own “galaxy far, far away.” It’s nice to see different government agencies coming together to celebrate a fun and nerdy holiday like Star Wars Day.
Overall, it’s clear that Trump and his administration have a sense of humor and enjoy embracing pop culture in their social media posts. Whether it’s wielding a lightsaber or imagining himself as the Pope, Trump seems to have a playful side that comes out in these AI-generated images. May the 4th be with you!
