President Biden and actor Mark Hamill faced backlash from critics after sharing a “Star Wars Day” post on social media over the weekend. The duo commemorated May 4, known as “Star Wars Day,” with a video shared on Biden’s official presidential account.
In the video, Biden can be seen saying, “May the fourth be with you,” a play on the famous phrase from the Star Wars series, “May the force be with you.” Hamill then appears in the frame, adding, “Always.” The clip quickly garnered over 3 million views.
Despite the lighthearted nature of the post, critics took to social media to mock Biden and Hamill. Some called the video “peak cringe” and accused Hamill of “shilling for Biden.” Others criticized Biden for focusing on Star Wars instead of addressing more pressing issues, such as the chaos on American college campuses.
While the post received mixed reactions, it certainly sparked a conversation online. As fans of the Star Wars franchise and political observers alike weighed in on the collaboration between the president and the iconic actor, the debate over the appropriateness of the post continues to rage on social media.
