In a surprising turn of events, President Donald Trump has expressed admiration for actress Sydney Sweeney, known for her role in the popular series "Euphoria," after discovering her affiliation with the Republican Party.
"She's a registered Republican? Oh, now I love her ad," Trump commented when questioned about Sweeney's political leanings. He further added, "Youd be surprised at how many people are Republicans. Thats what I wouldnt have known, but Im glad you told me that. If Sydney Sweeney is a registered Republican, I think her ad is fantastic.
Sweeney, 27, reportedly registered as a Republican in Monroe County, Florida, in June 2024, as per public voter records. This information was initially brought to light by Buzzfeed. The revelation has sparked a wave of controversy, particularly in the context of Sweeney's recent ad campaign with American Eagle, which has been met with backlash from the radical left.
The campaign, titled "Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans," features the actress sporting the brand's denim products, cleverly playing on the homophonic nature of "jeans" and "genes." However, some critics from the left have interpreted this as a nod to eugenics or racial purity, going as far as to label the campaign as "Nazi propaganda." They argue that the brand is subtly indicating that minorities are not welcome. It's worth noting that the Schottensteins, the largest shareholders of American Eagle, are an Orthodox Jewish family.
On the other hand, some have praised the campaign's wordplay, interpreting it as a critique of "woke" culture. The campaign has undeniably been successful in financial terms, with American Eagle's market capitalization experiencing a significant boost of approximately $200400 million within a day or two of the campaign's launch, and stock gains ranging from 10 to 20 percent over the week.
In response to the controversy, American Eagle issued a statement on social media, staunchly defending both Sweeney and the campaign. "'Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans' is and always was about the jeans. Her jeans. Her story. We'll continue to celebrate how everyone wears their AE jeans with confidence, their way. Great jeans look good on everyone, the statement read.
The controversy surrounding Sweeney has been further fueled by a resurfaced 2019 video of her training at the Taran Tactical Innovations facility in Simi Valley, California. The video showcases Sweeney's impressive firearms proficiency, a skill she was honing for an upcoming project. Taran Butler, the Hollywood weapons trainer who runs the facility, can be heard praising Sweeney's performance in the video, stating, For your first day, thats pretty good.
Vice President JD Vance also weighed in on the controversy during an appearance on the Ruthless podcast. He criticized the Democrats' reaction to the ad campaign, saying, "My political advice to the Democrats is continue to tell everybody who thinks Sydney Sweeney is attractive is a Nazi.
He further added, "I actually thought that one of the lessons they might take is were going to be less crazy.' And the lesson they have apparently taken is were going to attack people as Nazis for thinking Sydney Sweeney is beautiful. Great strategy, guys! Thats how youre going to win the midterm! Especially [with] young American men. So much of the Democrats is oriented around hostility to basic American life. So you have a pretty girl doing a jeans ad and they cant help but freak out. It reveals a lot more about them than it does us."
As reported by The Post Millennial, the controversy surrounding Sweeney's political affiliation and her ad campaign with American Eagle has sparked a broader debate about political polarization and the interpretation of media messages. It remains to be seen how this will impact the actress's career and the brand's reputation in the long run.
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