President Donald Trump has entered a viral controversy over actress Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle ad, praising her after learning she’s a registered Republican, merging US politics with celebrity culture.
By Imran Malik | August 4, 2025
In the latest twist from US politics live, President Donald Trump has entered the spotlight of a social media firestorm — this time by commenting on actress Sydney Sweeney and her now-viral American Eagle advertisement.
The ad, which features Sweeney in denim with the slogan referencing her “good jeans,” triggered online speculation about a potential double meaning: “good genes,” a phrase historically linked to eugenics discourse. Critics called the ad tone-deaf. But it gained new political heat when it emerged that Sweeney is a registered Republican.
“She’s a registered Republican? Oh, now I love her ad!” said Trump during remarks on Monday.
“Is that right? Sydney Sweeney? You’d be surprised at how many people are Republicans,” he added, sparking laughs and further media coverage.
Trump’s comment turned a pop culture campaign into a political flashpoint — a trademark move for the sitting president, who often blends celebrity news with conservative messaging to energize his base.
While Sydney Sweeney, star of Euphoria and The White Lotus, has not yet responded to the president’s remarks, her name continues trending across platforms. The moment underscores how quickly US politics and entertainment can collide, especially in a digital age driven by viral clips and partisan narratives.
As election season intensifies, even a denim campaign can draw presidential attention — and in Trump’s America, no ad is too small for the national stage
