JD Vance sparks MAGA meltdown with hot take about Star Wars
Vice President JD Vance shocked the MAGA universe on Monday by posting an unconventional Star Wars take about George Lucas's prequel trilogy.
'The prequels were underrated,' Vance wrote in response to a post on X from MAGA influencer Jack Posobiec declaring the prequel trilogy suck.
'The prequels suck because they were poorly made by George Lucas who only had a small role in the original series,' Posobiec wrote. 'The sequels suck because they are abominations made by Disney committees and JJ Abrams simps.'
George Lucas' prequel trilogy that began with Episode 1: The Phantom Menace remains contested by Star Wars fans who felt they fell short of the standard set by the original space trilogy.
'Is that what you will say when you are running for president in 2028?,' wrote Ed Krassenstein in response to Vance, suggesting it was a controversial take that could cost him votes.
'JD NO DELETE THIS, L TAKE,' wrote author Jon Del Arroz on X.
'I'm now reevaluating everything I thought about you, because of this L take,' wrote Stephen Albright on X.
Others seemingly endorsed Vance's take.
'Based take by the future President of the US! Episode 3 is better than anything Disney has made by a long shot. It's right up there with the originals,' wrote Hank Rearden.
'The Star Wars Prequels are on the same level as the Lord of the Rings Trilogy and I'm tired of pretending they're not,' wrote author Joshua Lisec.
'Totally agree, JD! Prequels are a gem!,' wrote Jake Summers.
Some indicated that the Star Wars sequels were so bad they made the prequels better by comparison.
'I mean, the sequels had basically George Lucas on my shoulder whispering 'miss me yet?'' wrote Mario Hachemer on X
Prequels aged like wine thanks to the sequels,' wrote Shawn Farash
Vance's Star Wars take extended the conversation from 'May the Fourth' themed content that was sparked on Sunday after the White House posted an AI generated image of Trump wielding an orange lightsaber.
May the 4th has evolved over the years into Star Wars Day, as it sounds similar to the film characteristic greeting, 'May the force be with you.'
'Happy May the 4th to all, including the Radical Left Lunatics who are fighting so hard to 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,' the White House main social media account read. 'May the 4th be with you.'
The White House post triggered a host of critics who thought the lightsaber was red, which would indicate that Trump was a member of the evil Sith lords.
If Trump carries a red lightsaber, that means he's part of the Sith and is evil. Fitting!,' wrote Democratic influencer Harry Sisson in reaction to the image.
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