Once beloved Star Wars actor Mark Hamill, best known for his roles as Luke Skywalker and The Joker, appeared visibly unhinged during a recent interview that focused on President Elect Donald Trump.
The actor was less Luke and more Joker when he appeared on the Politickin Podcast hosted by California Governor Gavin Newsom, Super Bowl Champion Marshawn Lynch, and sports agent Doug Hendrickson. He was seen disheveled, with shaking hands and slurred speech, as he launched into a tirade against the re-election of President Trump.
The episode has left fans both concerned and amused, igniting discussions about “Trump derangement syndrome” and Hamill’s well-being.
Luke Skywalker actor wants MAGA to know that he does not care if his hatred of Trump causes a boycott of Star Wars:
Mark Hamill: “I was devastated. I want to get rid of the Electoral College because Hillary beat him by 3 million votes, just two shy under 3 million and Gore beat W… pic.twitter.com/S9z12RRt5d— Eric Abbenante (@EricAbbenante) December 20, 2024
During the interview, Hamill’s demeanor quickly shifted to chaotic. His hands trembled as he began to speak, and his words became increasingly disjointed.
“I was devastated,” he declared, setting the tone for what would become a lengthy and intense rant.
Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker contemplates murdering his nephew Ben Solo in Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017), Lucasfilm
Hamill didn’t hold back as he delved into his frustrations with the Electoral College system.
“I want to get rid of the Electoral College because Hillary beat him by 3 million votes, just shy under 3 million and Gore beat W by half a million,” he exclaimed.
The actor didn’t stop there. He took a historical jab, saying, “My God, this is the remnants of slave days when they were trying to, you know, proportion, the amount of votes with, you know, how many slaves you owned.” This controversial statement drew both laughter and shock from the audience, highlighting the extreme nature of his outburst while also correcting the Star Wars actor on actual history.
The Electoral College (along with the Senate) is not related to slavery. It was a created as a concession to the smaller colonies to enable forming a union; the smaller colonies would never have joined because they didn’t want to be dominated by the larger more populous colonies.
— Obserfessor (@Obserfessor) December 21, 2024
As the interview progressed, Hamill’s frustration with online backlash became apparent.
“But in any case, I started, as you said, you get most scorching hate tweets from the MAGA crowd,” he continued, visibly agitated. “And when I was still on Twitter, I had to stop reading the responses. I wouldn’t block anyone because then they could display ‘Mark Hamill blocked you’ as a badge of honor, but I knew I muted like a mofo. I would mute. You know, I looked up one day and I said, my God, I’ve been muting people for forty minutes!”
Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in The Force Awakens (2015), Lucasfilm
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Hamill’s personal life also made its way into the conversation.
“My daughter would say, Daddy, you shouldn’t tweet politically so much because, you know, people get so angry,” He said. But despite the family backlash, Hamill remained unwavering in his stance. It was here that Hamill began slurring his words. “I love my country and I feel it’s my patriotic duty to oppose this sociopathic …I forget the other word… whatever it was… with every fiber of my being. Who cares if I lose a part in the movie because I hate the orange atrocity? I do. And I want people to know that.”
Hamill’s unhinged rambling has sparked a wave of reactions across social media and entertainment circles. Many are poking fun at the incident, dubbing it a classic case of “Trump derangement syndrome,” while others express genuine concern for the actor’s mental and emotional state. The combination of his disheveled appearance, shaky hands, and slurred speech has led some to question whether Hamill is coping well amidst the heated political climate.
He looks unwell.
— HK (@hezzopolis) December 21, 2024
Legal experts remind us that public figures often express strong opinions, but there is a fine line between passionate discourse and behavior that may indicate deeper issues. As of now, there has been no official statement from Hamill or his representatives addressing the interview. Fans remain divided, with some finding humor in the unexpected outburst and others hoping for clarity regarding Hamill’s well-being.
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