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Mark Hamill Weighed Leaving the U.S. After Trump’s Reelection as White House Rebukes His Remarks

A Times of London interview detailing his frustrations with the administration prompted an official response.

Mark Hamill attends the Lionsgate presentation during CinemaCon on April 1, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Overview

  • Hamill said he told his wife to choose between moving to London or Ireland after Trump won in 2024, but her pushback convinced him to stay.
  • He criticized the administration in the interview, describing “the bullying” and “the incompetence,” and said he copes by viewing politics like a sprawling novel.
  • Discussing his upcoming film The Long Walk, he cast it as a commentary on U.S. gun culture and immigration enforcement, alleging ICE agents have brutalized people.
  • The remarks drew broad, partisan coverage in the U.S. and abroad, highlighting Hamill’s long-standing opposition to Trump and past support for Kamala Harris.
  • A White House spokeswoman told Fox News Digital that since Hamill is staying, he will enjoy the administration’s “wins,” while mocking his consideration of moving where other celebrities have relocated.