White House shares AI image of Trump with lightsaber for ‘May the 4th’

The White House recently made headlines for its social media post celebrating May the Fourth, also known as “Star Wars Day.” In a post on X, the White House took the opportunity to join in on the fun of the iconic movie franchise while also taking a swipe at the Trump administration’s critics.

The post featured an AI-generated image of President Donald Trump wielding a lightsaber, dressed in a Jedi robe with a set of ripped arms. In the image, Trump was holding a red lightsaber, flanked by two bald eagles and two American flags. 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. May the 4th be with you.”

The post received mixed reactions from social media users, with some poking fun at the administration’s use of a red lightsaber, traditionally associated with the dark side or Sith powers in the Star Wars universe. Others defended the choice, pointing out that red is one of the colors in the nation’s flag and is often associated with the Republican Party.

The White House wasn’t the only federal agency to get in on the Star Wars Day fun. The U.S. Army Pacific also shared an AI-generated image on social media, featuring two soldiers with lightsabers walking into combat at night, with the Milky Way Galaxy in the background. The caption read, “Across every galaxy – known and unknown – no force rivals our discipline, strength, and precision. We don’t just defend the world. We protect the future. Victory is forged not found. May the 4th be with you.”

While the White House’s post sparked some debate and discussion online, it’s clear that Star Wars Day continues to be a beloved tradition for fans of the franchise. Whether you’re a Jedi or a Sith, May the Fourth be with you as you celebrate all things Star Wars.

This article was written by Greg Wehner, a breaking news reporter for Fox News Digital. For story tips and ideas, you can reach out to Greg at Greg.Wehner@Fox.com or on Twitter @GregWehner.