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In recent days, a heated debate has erupted online over American Eagle's latest ad campaign featuring actress Sydney Sweeney. The ad, which showcases Sweeney zipping up her jeans, has sparked outrage, with some accusing it of being an alt-right dog whistle and promoting eugenics.
Activist influencer Zellie Imani went as far as to label the ad a "love letter to white nationalism and eugenic fantasies." Meanwhile, Donald Trump's communications director, Steven Cheung, weighed in on the controversy, labelling it "cancel culture run amok."
However, the controversy surrounding American Eagle's ad campaign does not seem to have any direct connection to the Trump family. There is no evidence in the available information that links Sweeney's ads to the Trump family or related controversies.
The Trump family, particularly Donald Trump, has a documented history of uncomfortable comments and controversies. Multiple women have accused Donald Trump of sexual misconduct since the 1970s, including inappropriate behavior and allegations of assault. However, these allegations mainly involve external women, not his own daughters.
Regarding the Trump family members, there is no well-substantiated public report of inappropriate or uncomfortable comments made by family members towards their own underage daughters. The Trump children often defend each other publicly, as seen with siblings defending Barron Trump from criticism.
In a separate incident, Donald Trump Jr. posted an AI-generated image of President Donald Trump, parodying Sweeney's controversial American Eagle ad campaign. However, Donald Trump Jr.'s comment about his daughter Kai, made in a TikTok video last year, has been deemed very odd by many. The comment, which was presumably a joke, was not the first time he has said something uncomfortable about a family member.
The line between humor and inappropriateness can sometimes be blurred, and it's essential to approach such matters with sensitivity. While the Trump family has faced numerous controversies, specific allegations involving uncomfortable or inappropriate comments towards their own underage daughters are limited in publicly available credible sources.
It's crucial to note that Mary Trump, Donald Trump’s niece, has publicly criticized her uncle's personal beliefs and political use of religion but has not publicly accused him of inappropriate remarks towards family members in this context. Her criticisms focus mainly on hypocrisy and political manipulation, not family dynamics or comments towards daughters.
This article originally appeared on HuffPost.
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