Luke's Lost The Force: Mark Hamill's Trump Attacks Turn Jedi Legacy Into Political Grudge

Yahoo

2 days ago

Actor Mark Hamill, best known for portraying Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars saga, ignited a social media firestorm this week after unleashing a string of politically charged comments targeting President Donald Trump.
In an interview published by the Los Angeles Times, Hamill, 73, titled 'Mark Hamill starred in the ultimate battle of good and evil. Now he just wants to make America normal again,' the piece explored Hamill's evolving career, his personal struggles after the January 2025 Malibu wildfires, and his outspoken criticism of Trump during the former President's second term.
Shared on X by the LA Times, the post quickly ignited a firestorm of backlash, with users excoriating Hamill as a 'whack job liberal' and implicitly mocking the outlet as a far-left mouthpiece.
The interview veered from promoting his latest film to railing against Trump's second term in office, likening the President to a fictional Sith Lord and framing himself as part of 'the Resistance.' The remarks—delivered with signature sarcasm and wrapped in Star Wars metaphors—drew swift criticism from audiences across the political spectrum, with many accusing the veteran actor of using his platform to peddle partisan vitriol.
Proof this guy is full of SITH.
— Mark Hamill (@markhamillofficial.bsky.social) 2025-05-04T19:44:09.954Z
'Proof this guy is full of SITH,' Hamill wrote on Bluesky, mocking an AI-generated image of Trump holding a red lightsaber, the iconic weapon of Star Wars villains. He has also referred to his political opponents as fascists and openly mocked Trump supporters online.
While Hamill's fans praised his outspokenness, critics blasted the LA Times for platforming what they described as a divisive political tirade disguised as entertainment journalism.
'The has become nothing more than a far-left megaphone,' one commenter wrote. 'This isn't reporting. It's partisan propaganda dressed up in a puff piece.'
Others questioned why a legacy media outlet would run a glowing feature that offered little scrutiny of Hamill's increasingly aggressive rhetoric.
Hamill, who also described himself as a supporter of 'MANA — Make America Normal Again,' admitted he obsessively tracks his follower count and spends hours muting dissenting voices on social media. He acknowledged that his political commentary often overshadows his acting, saying, 'I didn't want to talk about politics — I know when I talk about it, that's the headline,' before launching into yet another attack on Trump.
Critics say the actor's efforts to align himself with anti-Trump resistance movements reflect the broader trend of celebrity activism encroaching into political discourse without real-world accountability.
'You're an actor, not a policymaker,' one user replied to a viral clip of the LA Times interview. 'Stick to playing pretend.'
Even some longtime Star Wars fans expressed disappointment, lamenting the politicization of a character originally meant to represent universal themes of good versus evil.
Hamill's latest film, The Life of Chuck, is based on a Stephen King novella. The actor plays a small but emotional role as a dying grandfather. But for many, the off-screen theatrics have distracted from any on-screen nuance.
'Hollywood can't help itself,' another social media user posted. 'They'd rather alienate half the country than keep politics out of movies and interviews.'
For many Americans, the episode is just another reminder that the line between fiction and politics has all but disappeared in today's media landscape.