The woke mob’s latest target reveals just how unhinged the left has become when they attack a jeans ad as “Nazi propaganda,” only to discover the actress is a registered Republican who just earned President Trump’s praise.
Story Highlights
- Sydney Sweeney faced vicious attacks over American Eagle’s “good genes/jeans” ad campaign, with critics calling it Nazi propaganda.
- Public records revealed Sweeney registered as a Republican in Florida in June 2024, adding fuel to the leftist meltdown.
- President Trump praised both Sweeney and her ad after learning of her Republican registration.
- American Eagle defended their campaign while progressive activists doubled down on their absurd accusations.
The Left’s Manufactured Outrage Machine Strikes Again
The perpetually offended left has found their latest victim in actress Sydney Sweeney, star of “Euphoria” and “The White Lotus,” whose crime was appearing in an American Eagle jeans advertisement.
These deranged activists took a simple wordplay on “genes” and “jeans” and somehow twisted it into accusations of promoting eugenics and Nazi ideology
A clothing ad featuring a beautiful blonde actress is now being called Nazi propaganda by the same people who claim to champion tolerance and diversity.
The backlash began in late July when American Eagle launched their campaign featuring Sweeney with the tagline highlighting her “great jeans/genes.”
Instead of appreciating clever marketing, the woke warriors immediately pounced, claiming the ad promoted Western beauty standards and genetic determinism.
Because apparently, celebrating an attractive actress in a jeans commercial is now equivalent to promoting racial superiority. The mental gymnastics required to reach this conclusion would win Olympic gold.
Trump’s Endorsement Sends Leftists Into Overdrive
The controversy reached peak absurdity when public voter records revealed that Sweeney registered as a Republican in Monroe County, Florida, in June 2024. This revelation sent the left into an even more frenzied state of hysteria.
President Trump, upon learning of Sweeney’s political affiliation, publicly praised both the actress and her advertisement, stating, “If Sydney Sweeney is a registered Republican, I think her ad is fantastic.”
Vice President JD Vance also weighed in, criticizing the Democratic response as a typical overreaction from a party that has lost all sense of proportion.
Trump’s communications director, Steven Cheung, rightfully mocked the entire controversy, highlighting how divorced from reality these progressive critics have become. When you’re calling a jeans ad Nazi propaganda, you’ve officially jumped the shark.
American Eagle Stands Firm Against Cancel Culture Mob
To their credit, American Eagle refused to bow to the outrage mob, issuing a statement defending their campaign and Sweeney.
The company made it clear they never intended to promote any racist or eugenicist ideologies, because that should be obvious to anyone with functioning brain cells. It’s refreshing to see a major corporation actually stand up to these bullying tactics instead of immediately capitulating and issuing groveling apologies.
This entire episode perfectly encapsulates everything wrong with our current cultural moment. We have grown adults seriously arguing that a clothing advertisement constitutes hate speech while simultaneously proving they’re the most intolerant people in America. They demand diversity and inclusion, but then attack anyone who doesn’t conform to their narrow ideological framework. The hypocrisy is staggering, even by their standards.
The Real Message Behind the Manufactured Crisis
What’s really happening here isn’t about advertising or beauty standards. This is about control and intimidation. The left wants to send a clear message to every celebrity, corporation, and public figure: step out of line, register with the wrong party, or fail to embrace our agenda, and we’ll destroy you.
They’re trying to create a climate of fear where everyone self-censors to avoid becoming the next target of their digital lynch mob.
Sweeney’s silence throughout this controversy speaks volumes. She’s likely receiving advice to lay low and let the storm pass, which is exactly what these cultural terrorists want.
They succeed when good people are afraid to speak up, when businesses cave to their demands, and when conservatives retreat instead of fighting back.
That’s why Trump’s vocal support matters so much. It shows we won’t be intimidated by their increasingly unhinged attacks on basic American values and common sense.
Sources:
New York Post, “American Eagle breaks silence on Sydney Sweeney ad controversy,” August 1, 2025
