Controversy Erupts Over American Eagle's Sydney Sweeney Jeans Ad and Political Backlash

Controversy surrounds American Eagle's latest advertising campaign featuring actress Sydney Sweeney. The ads showcase Sweeney changing a billboard message from "Sydney Sweeney has Great Genes" to "Great Jeans," sparking accusations of promoting eugenic ideals or white supremacy. Critics argue that such messaging echoes problematic notions of selective human reproduction and echoes historical eugenics practices, which were once supported by various societal elites and associated with dangerous ideologies, including those of Nazi Germany. U.S. President Donald Trump publicly expressed admiration for the ad upon learning of Sweeney's political affiliation, stating, "If Sydney Sweeney is a registered Republican, I think her ad is fantastic," and calling her "the hottest" in the campaign. Trump also criticized other brands, such as Jaguar, for their recent advertisements, linking them to woke culture and corporate missteps, like the fall of Bud Light due to similar issues. Trump further commented on cultural figures like Taylor Swift, suggesting that her popularity has waned due to her association with woke culture. Vice President J.D. Vance supported the ad, dismissing critics who la...