Overview

• American Eagle has refused to apologize for the ‘genes/jeans’ wordplay and insists the ad is solely about its denim.
• Public Florida voter records show Sydney Sweeney registered as a Republican in June 2024.
• President Trump declared he ‘loves’ the advertisement once he learned of Sweeney’s party affiliation.
• Vice President J.D. Vance mocked critics of the campaign, accusing Democrats of branding anyone who admires Sweeney as a Nazi.
• Online reactions have shifted to overall support, with positive comments now outweighing initial backlash.