Donald Trump Makes ‘Disturbing’ Statement Comparing ‘Hot’ Sydney Sweeney And ‘Not Hot’ Taylor Swift

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The Sydney Sweeney ad for American Eagle sparked major backlash after using the phrase “genes” vs. “jeans,” which critics claimed echoed eugenic imagery due to her blonde hair and blue eyes. The controversy quickly drew national attention.

American Eagle defended the ad, saying it was about fashion and self-expression. They reiterated the message: “Great jeans look good on everyone,” despite the backlash.

Conservative figures came to Sweeney’s defense. Vice President J.D. Vance called the criticism hysterical, and White House Communications Director Stephen Cheung dismissed it as “cancel culture run amok.”

Online, debate exploded. While some saw the ad as celebrating inherited traits, others argued it was just about style. Influencers and media personalities took opposing sides.

Megyn Kelly downplayed the controversy, accusing critics of overreacting. Meanwhile, Sweeney’s recently discovered Republican voter registration added more fuel to the fire, with many referencing her past brush with conservative imagery.

Trump weighed in after learning of her party affiliation. On Truth Social, he praised the ad and criticized Taylor Swift, calling Sweeney “HOT” and Swift “NO LONGER HOT,” framing the issue as a cultural and political divide.

Trump’s comments reignited debate about the intersection of politics, marketing, and celebrity influence. While American Eagle insisted the ad was apolitical, Sweeney has remained publicly silent as the controversy continues to unfold.