“She’s a registered Republican? Now I love her ad.”

President Donald Trump is the newest conservative to reward Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney after studying that she is a registered Republican. While talking to reporters in Allentown, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, Trump reacted to information relating to the 27-year-old actress’s political affiliation. His response was instant.

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“She’s a registered Republican? Now I love her ad,” he instructed reporters.

Trump referred to the latest American Eagle advert marketing campaign that includes Sweeney that has stirred up each reward and outrage on-line. After studying of her political affiliation, the president added, “You’d be surprised at how many people are Republicans. That’s what I wouldn’t have known, but I’m glad you told me that.”

Voter registration information reviewed by The Guardian confirmed that Sweeney registered as a Republican in Florida in June 2024. That element was sufficient to show the tide of conservative opinion in her favor.

President Trump additionally posted about Sweeney’s advert on his platform Truth Social Monday morning, writing, “Sidney Sweeney, a registered Republican, has the HOTTEST ad out there.”

“It’s for American Eagle, and the jeans are ‘flying off the shelves.’ Go get ’em Sidney.’”

He additionally took the time to name out automobile firm Jaguar for a “seriously WOKE advertisement,” which he known as “A DISASTER,” in addition to as soon as once more focusing on Taylor Swift, writing, “just look at Woke singer Taylor Swift. Ever since I alerted the world as to what she was by saying on TRUTH that I can’t stand her.”

The controversial Sydney Sweeney nice denims/genes advert marketing campaign

The American Eagle advert, which options Sweeney in denim and deadpan supply, sparked controversy for its wordplay on “jeans” and “genes.” In the advert spot, the actress explains that genes are handed down from mother and father to offspring, typically figuring out traits like hair coloration, persona, and even eye coloration.” The advert marketing campaign video ends along with her saying, “My jeans are blue.”

Although the road was meant to be intelligent, some viewers discovered the imagery and messaging troubling, particularly when paired with a blonde-haired, blue-eyed spokesperson. Critics on-line accused the advert of selling racial purity themes. The backlash was swift, nevertheless it didn’t come from all sides.

While many on the left slammed the marketing campaign, conservatives rapidly rallied round Sweeney. Texas Senator Ted Cruz posted a nonetheless from the advert and sarcastically claimed that “the crazy Left has come out against beautiful women.” Many accused Cruz of being “thirsty” for highlighting the picture.

At the identical time, Vice President JD Vance jumped into the fray throughout a latest podcast. He known as Sweeney an “all-American beautiful girl” and mocked Democrats for allegedly equating attraction to her with far-right ideology. “They have managed to so unhinge themselves over this thing,” Vance stated, including that it reveals how disconnected the left has develop into.

American Eagle defended the marketing campaign, releasing a brief assertion on its Instagram account. The message learn, “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans is and always was about the jeans. Her jeans. Her story.”

The model doubled down, emphasizing inclusivity by saying, “We’ll continue to celebrate how everyone wears their AE jeans with confidence, their way. Great jeans look good on everyone.”

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