White House Posts AI‑Generated Star Wars Image of Trump, Calls Critics 'Radical Left Lunatics'

May the 4th is celebrated by fans of the Star Wars franchise as a pun on “May the Force be with you.” Government accounts sometimes join the fun with themed graphics. This year the White House chose to feature the president in a sci‑fi setting.

The White House’s official account posted an image showing Trump gripping a red lightsaber, with two bald eagles and two American flags behind him. The caption read, “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. You’re not the Rebellion—you’re the Empire.” A second image showed Trump in armor holding an American flag alongside a Baby Yoda figure. Earlier in the week, Trump himself shared an AI‑generated picture of himself holding a gun and threatening Iran, captioned “No More Mr. Nice Guy.”

The posts illustrate how the administration is using AI‑generated visuals to engage online audiences while framing political opponents in stark, partisan language. Critics argue the rhetoric blurs the line between official communication and partisan messaging, while supporters view it as harmless holiday humor. The approach raises questions about the appropriate use of government resources for partisan content and the potential impact on public discourse.