Trump Praises Sydney Sweeney's 'Genes' Ad After Republican Registration Revelation

American actress Sydney Sweeney has stirred both controversy and praise with her latest denim campaign for American Eagle. While the ad faced significant online criticism, U.S. President Donald Trump praised it, calling it "fantastic," particularly after reports surfaced about her Republican party registration.

According to The Indian Express, Trump told a reporter, "If Sydney Sweeney is a registered Republican, I think her ad is fantastic!" His remarks came in response to a growing online debate following the revelation that the Euphoria star is a registered Republican in Florida.

Sydney Sweeney Registered Republican in Florida

As reported by The Guardian, Sweeney officially registered as a Republican on June 14, 2024, shortly after purchasing a mansion in the Florida Keys. Her registration came only weeks after Trump was convicted in New York for falsifying business records and just a few months before the November 2024 U.S. presidential election. So far, Sweeney has not made any public statements addressing her political affiliation or the controversy it has generated.

American Eagle's 'Genes' Campaign Sparks Divided Opinions

The campaign in question revolves around a wordplay using "genes" and "jeans," highlighting Sweeney's role with humor and irony. In one video advertisement, she says, "Genes are passed down from parents to offspring, often determining traits like hair color, personality and even eye color. My jeans are blue."

This ad has drawn polarized reactions. Some viewers praised its clever delivery and humor, while others criticised it in the context of Trump's current political agenda, including efforts to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and to intensify immigration enforcement.

American Eagle Backs the Campaign

Despite the pushback, American Eagle has defended its campaign. In a statement released Friday, the brand clarified, "'Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans' is and always was about the jeans. Her jeans. Her story."

As the political undertones of celebrity endorsements continue to spark heated discussion, Sweeney's viral denim ad has become more than just a fashion campaign-it now sits at the intersection of pop culture and politics.