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President Trump shares new Space Force uniform design inspired by the film Starship Troopers

President Trump shared a graphic of a "next generation" design for U.S. Space Force uniforms on Sunday. The design features charcoal-colored collared jackets, pants with black belts, black boots, and a matching cap, all featuring the Space Force Delta symbol.

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The accompanying text stated the uniforms were inspired by the discipline and functionality of the Starship Troopers uniform and were modernized for the Guardians of the space domain. The design has drawn comparisons to science fiction villains, specifically the Imperial Forces from Star Wars and the characters from the film Starship Troopers. The director of Starship Troopers, Paul Verhoeven, noted that his film was intended to evoke Nazi propaganda and fascist aesthetics. While the Space Force was signed into law by President Trump in 2019, the new design was presented as a social media post rather than an official announcement from the administration. It remains unclear if the administration will officially adopt the new design or if it was part of a regular social media update.

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