VP Mike Pence was out this week saying the administration aims to have the Space Farce, uh, Force, the sixth branch of the military, formed by 2020. This, of course, would require congressional approval, not that Trump knows or cares. But in governing by tweet I’m sure he thought his
“Space Force all the way!”
was all it would take.
Space Force all the way!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 9, 2018
While space fans may have to wait for Congress, Trump has already asking supporters to help select the Space Force Official Logo for merch on Trump’s reelection campaign site.
These are actual designs:
The Russian embassy in the U.S. has shaded Trump by tweeting their own logo adaptation which takes the Russian flag and incorporates elements similar to the above designs.
Good Morning, Space Forces!
🚀 https://t.co/70gn54pdqz🇷🇺 pic.twitter.com/t7sBn0uxP4
— Russia in USA 🇷🇺 (@RusEmbUSA) August 10, 2018
And here are a few other “unofficial” versions that are much better, but perhaps not done with the utmost respect seriousness for the Space Force mission? (Which is what…?)
Has your Presidency jumped the shark? Better call SPACE FORCE! To stupidity and beyond!!! https://t.co/NrLGWEFBsI pic.twitter.com/BZqxmJKjv9
— Jim Carrey (@JimCarrey) August 10, 2018
The Daily Show found all sorts of Space Force fans that are just like us. They have NO IDEA what it is either…?
And isn’t it time to hear that Space Force theme song again too. I think so.
(via CBS News)