Mark Hamill Draws Backlash After Posting AI Image of Trump in Grave

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News (2 / 1) 07.05.2026 21:55 / Frank

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The image went viral and drew heavy criticism. The White House called Hamill "one sick individual," warning that such rhetoric has real-world implications. Comedian Rob Schneider and many social users also attacked Hamill on social media, accusing him of wishing harm on a sitting president.

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The post arrives after an alleged attack at the White House Correspondents' Dinner last month, when a gunman was accused of trying to shoot the president. Authorities charged Cole Allen Tomas with multiple counts, including attempting to assassinate the president. Hamill has previously been outspoken about Trump, including a 2024 comment comparing the election result to Pearl Harbor, which drew controversy then as well.