Star Wars icon Mark Hamill has launched a scathing attack on Donald Trump, employing a dark and visceral metaphor that has sent shockwaves across social media.
The actor, beloved by millions for his role as Luke Skywalker, did not hold back in his assessment of the former President's influence over his base, drawing a chilling parallel to a manipulative cult leader.
The fiery exchange was ignited on X, formerly known as Twitter, when a user criticised President Joe Biden. Hamill leapt to the Democrat's defence, but it was his follow-up comment that captured global attention.
When another user challenged him, stating Trump's supporters would 'jump off a cliff' for him, Hamill fired back with his now-viral retort: 'The difference is, if Trump told them to jump off a cliff, he’d be waiting at the bottom to collect their wallets. He’s the kind of cult leader who would make his followers slit their own wrists while he’d find a way to avoid any personal harm.'
The analogy was immediately seized upon by other users, with one noting the stark contrast in character between the fictional hero Hamill portrayed and the real-world figure he was criticising.
This is not the first time Hamill has used his platform to voice strong political opinions. A long-time and vocal critic of Trump, the actor has previously labelled him a 'corrupt, incompetent con man' and has consistently supported Biden, making several appearances at White House events.
His latest comments have further cemented his status as one of Hollywood's most outspoken political voices, sparking intense debate and dividing fans across the platform.
