Mark Hamill Has a Bold Response to Donald Trump's AI 'Star Wars' Photo

Yahoo13-05-2025

believes he's dealing with yet another Sith Lord.
Following 's recent Star Wars-inspired AI photo posted on social media, the 73-year-old actor who starred in the famous film franchise called out the major detail from the movies that was overlooked in the president's fake photo.
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As seen in the pic posted to the White House X account, Trump, 78, could be seen holding a red lightsaber, which, as Star Wars fans know all too well, symbolizes the Dark Side of the Force. The red lightsabers are mainly wielded by the evil Sith Lords, while the Jedi, like Hamill's character Luke Skywalker, often have blue, green or sometimes even purple lightsabers.
In response to the president's photo, Hamill took to the social media platform Bluesky to write, "Proof this guy is full of SITH."
https://bsky.app/profile/markhamillofficial.bsky.social/post/3loemhqzjrc2d
Hamill wasn't the only one to notice the mistake in the post from the White House, which slammed the "Radical Left Lunatics" for "fighting so hard to bring Sith Lords, Murderers, Drug Lords, Dangerous Prisoners" and more "back into our Galaxy." The sentiment seemed to lose its meaning when the president was seen wielding the lightsaber exclusively used by the evil characters, deflating his own argument by symbolizing himself as part of the Dark Side.
"'We are not the bad guys' Dude, you are holding a red lightsaber.." one user wrote on Bluesky.
"This alone should get him impeached." someone else quipped.
"Mark Hamill condemning this is the equivalent to the Vatican condemning the other photo. May the force be with us, always," another user added.
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Canada and US Trade Talks Resume After Digital Tax Reversal

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Canada and US Trade Talks Resume After Digital Tax Reversal

Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Canada and the United States have resumed trade negotiations after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney agreed to rescind the country's digital services tax on U.S. technology companies. The development follows President Donald Trump's announcement on Friday that he was suspending all trade talks with Canada "effective immediately" over the tax policy. Why It Matters Trump's Friday announcement followed Canada's confirmation that it would proceed with its digital services tax on technology giants, most of which are U.S.-based, despite a previous G7 agreement where the Trump administration had agreed to drop a retaliatory tax proposal from congressional consideration. Canada's quick reversal signals the high stakes involved in maintaining trade relationships with the United States, particularly given the countries' deeply integrated economies. What To Know Carney's office confirmed on Sunday that both leaders have agreed to restart negotiations after Canada committed to abandoning the 3 percent levy targeting major U.S. tech giants including Amazon, Google, Meta, Uber, and Airbnb. The tax was scheduled to take effect Monday and would have applied retroactively, creating an estimated $2 billion bill for American companies. The conflict escalated rapidly after Canada's Finance Department confirmed Friday that companies would still be required to make their first digital tax payments Monday, despite ongoing negotiations. The tax targeted revenue generated from Canadian users rather than corporate profits, making it particularly burdensome for technology companies operating internationally. Trump's response was immediate and severe. He announced the suspension of all trade discussions "effective immediately" and threatened to impose new tariffs on Canadian goods within seven days. The president criticized Canada as "a very difficult Country to TRADE with" and described the digital tax as "a direct and blatant attack on our Country." The dispute has unfolded against already strained U.S.-Canada relations. Since taking office in January, Trump has repeatedly criticized Canada and suggested it should become the 51st U.S. state. These tensions contributed to the political environment that led to Justin Trudeau's resignation and Mark Carney's subsequent election on an anti-Trump platform. Canada's decision to rescind the tax came "in anticipation" of reaching a broader trade agreement, according to government officials. What People Are Saying Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday: Canada will "continue to conduct these complex negotiations in the best interests of Canadians. It's a negotiation." President Donald Trump previously said in the Oval Office that he expected Canada to lift the digital services tax: "Economically we have such power over Canada. We'd rather not use it. It's not going to work out well for Canada. They were foolish to do it." Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney (R) greets U.S. President Donald Trump at the official welcome ceremony during the G7 Leaders' Summit on June 16, 2025 in Kananaskis, Alberta. Canada is hosting this year's meeting... Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney (R) greets U.S. President Donald Trump at the official welcome ceremony during the G7 Leaders' Summit on June 16, 2025 in Kananaskis, Alberta. Canada is hosting this year's meeting of the world's seven largest economies. MoreWhat Happens Next With negotiations resuming, both countries will likely focus on addressing broader trade issues beyond the digital services tax. The Trump administration has indicated expectations for additional Canadian concessions, particularly regarding agricultural tariffs that have been a longstanding source of friction. Reporting from the Associated Press contributed to this article.