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“The Online Right’s Closing Campaign Argument: Fascist Anakin Skywalker Memes”
Online Right uses Anakin Skywalker memes in 2026 midterms
Key points
- Memes merge Star Wars imagery with political messaging ahead of the 2026 midterms.
- Ewan McGregor’s Obi-Wan image uses a caption about mail-in ballots overnight.
- A montage links Anakin to far-right propaganda and anti-republic sentiment.
- AI startup founder Guillaume Verdon predicts the edits could influence voters.
- Elon Musk shares an AI-generated Anakin image supporting Republican candidates.
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