Overview

• May 4, known as Star Wars Day, has become a global celebration driven by fans, based on a pun from the franchise's iconic line, 'May the Force be with you.'
• Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder shared AI-edited images portraying himself as a Jedi Knight, sparking mockery for his self-promotion and perceived political contradictions.
• The White House posted an AI-generated image of Donald Trump holding a red lightsaber, unintentionally aligning him with Star Wars' Sith villains, who traditionally wield red lightsabers.
• Social media users criticized both leaders, with some likening their real-world actions to the franchise's darker characters, such as Sith Lords or the Empire.
• Star Wars' cultural symbolism, including the light-versus-dark narrative and color-coded lightsabers, amplified public responses to these political stunts.