Trump praises Sydney Sweeney's contentious American Eagle ad after learning she's a registered Republican, sparking numerous responses
In the realm of advertising and politics, a recent campaign by American Eagle featuring actress Sydney Sweeney has sparked a wave of reactions, with President Donald Trump adding his two cents to the mix.
Trump, in a video response, expressed his admiration for Sweeney's American Eagle ad, praising it as "fantastic" after learning of her registered Republican status[1][2]. The ad, which features Sweeney saying "My jeans are blue," has been met with a mixed response from the public.
Supporters of Trump and some conservatives view this as a positive endorsement of Sweeney’s Republican affiliation and the ad itself[1]. However, critics and some media outlets have reacted negatively, not just to Trump’s praise but to the ad campaign itself. The ad's tagline, "Sydney Sweeney has Great Jeans," has been interpreted by some as having racial undertones and accused of promoting "Whiteness" or eugenics. American Eagle, in response, has stated that the ad is simply about the jeans and personal confidence[1].
The controversy has led to a cultural divide, with some focusing on the political aspect of Sweeney’s registration and Trump’s endorsement, while others focus on the social and racial implications attributed to the ad slogan[1]. The backlash surrounding the ad is a current event, with many internet users expressing their opinions and some questioning what might happen to Sweeney's career after this[1].
It's worth noting that Sweeney has been a registered Republican Party member since June 2024[1]. Trump's endorsement, while appreciated by some, has not gone unchallenged. Some users have echoed that Sweeney's reputation might get the "ick" if she doesn't do something to address the controversy[1].
As the debate continues, American Eagle and Sydney Sweeney find themselves at the centre of a storm of opinions, highlighting how endorsements and advertising can intersect with contemporary social debates around race, politics, and celebrity culture.
[1] Source: Various social media platforms and news outlets. [2] Source: Trump's response video.
- The controversy surrounding the American Eagle ad featuring actress Sydney Sweeney has extended beyond politics, as some critics have accused the tagline, "Sydney Sweeney has Great Jeans," of promoting racial undertones and eugenics.
- In the midst of the backlash, some celebrities and internet users have questioned whether Sweeney's career could be affected by the controversy and her registered Republican status.
- The distracting debates around Sweeney’s registration, Trump's endorsement, and the ad's social and racial implications have overshadowed the initial entertainment value of the campaign, making it a timely topic in policy-and-legislation, politics, pop-culture, general-news, and women's content.
- Despite the jarring reactions, the ad itself remains a significant piece of recent entertainment content that showcases the intersection of advertising, politics, and celebrity culture.
