President Donald Trump and multiple federal agencies marked Star Wars Day on Saturday with posts that mixed galactic imagery and political messaging, sparking debate and drawing attention across social media.
The U.S. Army Pacific’s official X account posted a stylized message reading, “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.”
The post was accompanied by an image of soldiers silhouetted against a starry backdrop and received thousands of engagements.
The White House reposted the Army’s message, but Trump’s own account went further, issuing a sharply worded May 4th statement referencing political opponents and invoking themes from the Star Wars franchise.
Trump channels ‘Rebellion vs Empire’ in partisan May 4th post
“Happy May the 4th to all,” Trump posted, “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.”
The message, referencing both fictional villains and real-world political tensions, drew a mixture of support and backlash. Conservative commentators praised the post’s aggressive tone, while critics accused the former president of politicizing a pop culture holiday.
Other official agencies, including the U.S. Space Force and various military branches, also shared May the 4th memes and imagery, though most remained nonpartisan and focused on morale and recruitment.
Then, there is Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s May the 4th photo which has taken a whole different directi0n on X.
The mix of military pride and pointed rhetoric underscored the evolving role of social media in federal messaging—and how even themed holidays can be used for political branding.