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The Controversy: Sydney Sweeney‘s recent american Eagle ad campaign, titled “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans,” sparked notable backlash online. The ad features her talking about genes being passed down from parents, linking it to her jeans.
Accusations: Critics accused the ad of having undertones of “eugenics” adn “White supremacy” due to the way it discussed genetics.
American Eagle‘s Response: The brand defended the ad, stating it was simply about celebrating how people wear their jeans and that “great jeans look good on everyone.”
Support from Trump: Former President Donald Trump publicly defended Sweeney and the ad, praising it’s success and criticizing “wokeness.” He also noted Sweeney is a registered Republican.
* Ad’s impact: Despite the controversy, the ad appears to be successful, with Trump claiming the jeans are “flying off the shelves.”
