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The backlash centered on accusations that Gilroy’s analogy trivialized Mon Mothma’s character and politicized her in a way that many see as misrepresentative. Critics argued that Mon Mothma, as portrayed in Star Wars canon, is a "powerful presence in the Senate" trying to do good amid oppression, not a figure akin to a polarizing partisan figure in American politics. Some pointed out the absurdity of equating her to Pelosi, especially given Pelosi's historically low favorability ratings and divisiveness within her own party.