Mark Hamill, known for his role as Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars franchise, surprised everyone by making an appearance in the White House press briefing room after meeting with President Joe Biden. This unexpected visit came on the eve of May the 4th, a special day of celebration for Star Wars fans.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre introduced Hamill to the reporters gathered in the room, expressing her excitement about the actor’s presence. Hamill, in his characteristic humor, joked with the reporters asking if anyone had “Mark Hamill will lead the press conference” on their bingo cards.
During his impromptu appearance, Hamill shared that he had just met President Biden, who had gifted him a pair of aviator glasses. He jokingly referred to Biden as “Joe-Bi-Won Kenobi” during their meeting. Hamill also praised Biden, calling him the most legislative successful president in his lifetime.
When asked about his conversation with Biden, Hamill revealed that he had only expected a brief meeting but ended up discussing various topics and looking at photographs with the President. Hamill has been a vocal supporter of Biden, even going as far as calling him the best president the United States has ever had.
In the past, Hamill had hosted a virtual fundraiser for Biden during the 2020 presidential election, showcasing his unwavering support for the President. This surprise visit to the White House press briefing room added a touch of Star Wars magic to the political atmosphere in Washington D.C.
