William Shatner, best known for his role as Captain James T. Kirk in the classic Star Trek series, recently mocked a comment made by Stephen Miller, a top White House aide under former President Donald Trump. Miller had criticized Star Trek in January, pointing to a scene from Star Trek: Starfleet Academy on Paramount+ where three female characters discuss a topic. The clip was shared online by an account called EndWokeness with the caption "Star Trek 2026... Beyond parody..." Miller suggested that Paramount+ should reunite with Shatner and grant him full creative control over the franchise. In a recent interview with The Guardian, Shatner found the situation "bizarre," expressing surprise that White House officials were paying attention to such matters. He dismissed the idea that Star Trek had become too inclusive, asking where the line should be drawn. Shatner also questioned the meaning of the term "woke," which is often used to describe progressive social values. This isn't the first time Shatner has taken a stand on political issues—last year, he criticized Trump's comments about making Canada the 51st state. Star Trek has long been associated with progressive themes, including multiculturalism and social justice. The show was groundbreaking in the 1960s for featuring an interracial kiss between Shatner's character, Kirk, and Nichelle Nichols’ Uhura, a milestone in U.S. television history. California Governor Gavin Newsom took note of the irony in Miller’s comments, pointing out the contradiction between Miller’s love for Star Trek and his known anti-immigrant views. Mark Altman, co-director of the Star Trek documentary The 60-Year Mission, expressed shock that someone in the White House could be a Star Trek fan, given the show's strong anti-war message and focus on peaceful conflict resolution. He questioned how someone with Miller’s political views could be a fan of a series that emphasizes dialogue and understanding over division. The incident has sparked broader discussions about the intersection of pop culture and politics, highlighting the unexpected ways in which media can influence public discourse.