Star Wars actor Mark Hamill visited the Oval Office to meet with President Joe Biden and discuss Biden's legislative record. Hamill, known for playing Luke Skywalker, praised Biden's accomplishments and expressed honor at meeting him. The unexpected appearance delighted Star Wars fans in the White House press corps and left non-fans bemused. Hamill, a vocal critic of Donald Trump, shared his experience of the meeting and expressed gratitude for the opportunity.
Mark Hamill is an American actor with a career spanning over fifty years in the entertainment industry. His breakout role of Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars franchise propelled him to popularity in film. To avoid being typecast, Hamill also acted in Broadway plays (mostly in the 1980s) and as a voice actor in several television series and films. The most popular among these is his portrayal of the Joker in multiple Batman films and television shows. This has led him to voice act for other supervillains in animated and live action works.
Mark Richard Hamill (; born September 25, 1951) is an American actor. He starred as Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars franchise, in the original and sequel trilogies.Through the 1980s, Hamill distinguished himself from his role in the original Star Wars trilogy by pursuing a theatre career on Broadway, starring in productions of The Elephant Man, Amadeus and The Nerd. His other live-action film and television roles include Kenneth W. Dantley Jr. in Corvette Summer (1978), Private Griff in The Big Red One (1980), Crow in Sushi Girl (2012), Ted Mitchum in Brigsby Bear (2017), and Arthur Pym in the Netflix miniseries The Fall of the House of Usher (2023).Hamill has also had a prolific career as a voice actor, known for voicing the Joker in various DC Comics projects, commencing with Batman: The Animated Series in 1992. Other voice roles include the Hobgoblin in Spider-Man: The Animated Series (1995–1998), Fire Lord Ozai in Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005–2008), Mr. Salacia and Senator Stampingston in Metalocalypse (2006–2013, 2023), and Skips in Regular Show (2010–2017).
Luke Skywalker is a fictional character and the protagonist of the original film trilogy of the Star Wars franchise created by George Lucas. Portrayed by Mark Hamill, Luke first appeared in Star Wars (1977), and he returned in The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Return of the Jedi (1983). Over three decades later, Hamill returned as Luke in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, with a cameo in The Force Awakens (2015) before playing a major role in The Last Jedi (2017) and The Rise of Skywalker (2019). He later played a digitally de-aged version of the character in the Disney+ series The Mandalorian, appearing in the second-season finale, which premiered in 2020, and The Book of Boba Fett, in the sixth episode, released in 2022.Originally a farmer on Tatooine living with his uncle and aunt, Luke becomes a pivotal figure in the Rebel Alliance's struggle against the Galactic Empire. The son of fallen Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker (turned Sith Lord Darth Vader) and Padmé Amidala, Luke is the twin brother of Rebellion leader Princess Leia and eventual brother-in-law of the smuggler Han Solo. Luke trains to be a Jedi under Jedi Masters Obi-Wan Kenobi and Yoda and rebuilds the Jedi Order. He later trains his nephew Ben Solo and mentors Rey. Though Luke dies at the end of The Last Jedi, he returns as a Force spirit in The Rise of Skywalker, encouraging Rey to face her grandfather, the resurrected Emperor Palpatine. At the end of the film, the spirits of Luke and Leia give Rey their blessing to adopt the Skywalker surname and continue their family's legacy.The character also briefly appears in the prequel film Episode III – Revenge of the Sith as an infant, portrayed by Aidan Barton, and in the Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi as a child, portrayed by Grant Feely. In the de-canonized Star Wars Expanded Universe (renamed Legends), Luke is a main character in many stories set after Return of the Jedi, which depict him as a powerful Jedi Master, the husband of Mara Jade, father of Ben Skywalker, and maternal uncle of Jaina, Jacen and Anakin Solo.
President Biden broke his silence on pro-Palestinian protests at college campuses, condemning violent behavior and urging peaceful demonstrations. The decision to speak out came after clashes between students and law enforcement, with more than 2,100 arrests connected to the protests. Biden's remarks were in response to pressure from Democratic allies and former President Trump's criticism. The focus now shifts to a Holocaust Memorial Ceremony speech on antisemitism. Biden's administration has been pursuing a cease-fire deal in the Middle East, aiming to release hostages held by Hamas, with negotiations at a critical point.
Ahmed Best, the actor who portrayed Jar Jar Binks in the Star Wars prequel trilogy, faced severe public backlash from toxic fans initially. However, as younger fans grew up, appreciation for Jar Jar and the prequels increased. Best has advocated for bullied talents in the franchise, including Kelly Marie Tran, and continues to be a significant voice in Star Wars representation. Celebrating The Phantom Menace's 25th Anniversary, merchandise featuring Jar Jar has been popular, highlighting the character's misunderstood yet pure nature. Best's involvement extends beyond Jar Jar, with roles in children's shows and The Mandalorian, where he feels embraced by the fandom.
William Peter Hamill (June 24, 1935 – August 5, 2020) was an American journalist, novelist, essayist and editor. During his career as a New York City journalist, he was described as "the author of columns that sought to capture the particular flavors of New York City's politics and sports and the particular pathos of its crime." Hamill was a columnist and editor for the New York Post and the New York Daily News.
Joe Biden has a message for the media: "Rise up to the seriousness of the moment." Biden pleased with journalists at the White House Correspondents' Dinner last Saturday to take Donald Trump's "attack on democracy" seriously and not dismiss his rhetoric as "just Trump talk." "Im sincerely not asking you to take sides. Im asking you to rise up to the seriousness of the moment," Biden said. "Move past the horse race numbers and the gotcha moments, and the distractions, the sideshows that have come to dominate and sensationalize our politics, and focus on whats actually at stake.
President Biden is facing backlash for not condemning the increasingly confrontational anti-Israel protests on college campuses across America, with hundreds of arrests at universities like Columbia, Yale, and UCLA. Former President Trump and other figures have called out Biden, questioning his absence amidst the protests. Biden is set to deliver a speech on May 7 addressing the campus protests and rising antisemitism in the country. The protests have intensified with students walking out of classes, demanding Biden's response. The White House press secretary mentioned that Biden is privately monitoring the wave of demonstrations.
President Biden acknowledges the nationwide campus protests over civilian casualties in Israel's war in Gaza, stressing the importance of upholding both free expression and the rule of law. He urges for peaceful protests without violence, destruction, or hate, highlighting the need for respect and protection of differing opinions while maintaining order. Biden's speech aims to navigate the delicate balance of addressing young, progressive voters' frustrations over his Gaza war response without alienating more moderate voters or playing into Trump's narrative of chaos.
Media figures, including CNN's Dana Bash and "The View" co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin, have called on President Biden to directly respond to the campus protests, with some Democrats criticizing his silence as making him appear "weak". White House Deputy Press Secretary Andrew Bates stated Biden supports peaceful protests but condemns the takeover of buildings and the presence of hate speech and symbols. Calls for Biden to address the protests, some turning violent, have increased amid unrest at universities nationwide, including in New York where Biden was traveling.
An Oval Office address is a type of speech made from a President of the United States in the Oval Office at the White House. It is considered among the most solemn settings for an address made by a leader, and is most often delivered to announce a major new policy initiative, on the occasion of a leader's departure from office, or during times of national emergency (natural disaster, war, etc.).
Former U.S. Senator Ted Kaufman openly acknowledged that the Department of Justice was 'full of Biden people' during the Obama presidency, stating that Biden had influence in cabinet positions. Kaufman, a longtime confidante of President Biden, revealed his refusal of two major financial administration positions after leaving the Senate. He and Biden have a history dating back to 1972 when Kaufman assisted Biden's Senate campaign and later became Biden's chief of staff.
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