Donald Trump Praises Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle Ad Amid Political Affiliation
Donald Trump lauds Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle jeans ad, highlighting her Republican affiliation and contrasting it with other brands' campaigns.
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Overview
- Donald Trump called Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle jeans advertisement the 'HOTTEST' ad, praising its success.
- His admiration grew after discovering Sweeney is a registered Republican in Monroe County, Florida, since June 2024.
- Sweeney's ad has sparked viral discussions on social media, receiving both support from Trump and criticism from left-leaning groups.
- American Eagle defended the campaign's focus on jeans and confidence, emphasizing its positive message.
- Trump compared Sweeney's successful campaign to the 'unsuccessful' ads from brands like Jaguar and Bud Light.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources cover this story neutrally, presenting a balanced account of the controversy surrounding Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle ads. They report on Donald Trump's endorsement, the criticism regarding "eugenics," and the subsequent conservative backlash, alongside American Eagle's defense, without injecting editorial bias.
"Since Trump began speaking about the advertisement on Monday, the company's stock has skyrocketed and was up by as much as 20%."
BBC News"American Eagle's stock rose more than 23% after President Donald Trump defended its ad starring Sydney Sweeney."
USA TODAY"Trump praised Sydney Sweeney's ad campaign, calling it the 'HOTTEST ad out there' despite the backlash it has received."
ABC News"Shares of American Eagle then surged; they were up more than 20% as of about 1 p.m. ET."
NBC News"Trump smiled and said: “She’s a registered Republican? Oh. Now I love her ad! Is that right? Sydney Sweeney … You’d be surprised at how many people are Republicans.”"
Deadline"Trump glowed about Sweeney's American Eagle ad after a reporter on Aug. 3 informed the president about new reports that Sweeney is registered as a Republican in Florida."
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Sydney Sweeney faced backlash and criticism from left-leaning groups over her American Eagle jeans ad campaign, which became a viral topic on social media.
Sydney Sweeney is a registered Republican in Monroe County, Florida, since June 2024. Donald Trump praised her ad partly due to her Republican affiliation, contrasting it with campaigns he called unsuccessful from other brands.
American Eagle defended the campaign by emphasizing its focus on jeans and promoting confidence, highlighting the positive message they intended to convey.
Donald Trump compared Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle jeans ad, which he called the 'HOTTEST,' to what he described as unsuccessful ad campaigns from brands like Jaguar and Bud Light.
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