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From Darth Vader to Nazi uniform: new US Space Force uniform presented by Trump generates controversy

CNN Portugal7 September 2026 at 06:29

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, presented the new North American Space Force uniform, which generated strong controversy on social media. The black uniform includes a belt, knee-high boots, and a cap.

Many social media users pointed out similarities between this uniform and the one used by the Nazi SS during World War II. The comparison quickly went viral, generating debate about the design choice.

The Space Force is the newest branch of the United States armed forces, having been created during the Trump administration. This new uniform marks the visual identity of the new military branch.

The controversy arises at a time when the President's image and communication are already subject to intense public scrutiny.

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