New Delhi, May 8 -- A social media post by actor Mark Hamill has triggered political backlash in the United States, drawing a sharp response from the White House.

The controversy began after Hamill shared an AI-generated image on his verified account on the social platform Bluesky. The image depicted former US President Donald Trump lying in a grave, with a headstone marked "Donald J. Trump 1946-2024" and the caption "If Only".

The post quickly spread online, prompting criticism from political figures and government officials.

According to reports, the White House responded strongly, describing Hamill as "one sick individual" and linking such imagery to a broader pattern of inflammatory political rhetoric. The criticism came at a sensi...