The White House has embraced Sydney Sweeney, the star of Euphoria, as its latest celebrity darling, showcasing a notable shift in political celebrity dynamics.
President Trump expressed admiration for Sweeney after discovering her Republican affiliation, praising her American Eagle ad campaign. Critics have labeled the campaign as bordering on eugenics due to its play on words regarding "great jeans" and "great genes."
On Tuesday, the White House’s official X account shared a striking image of Trump from behind, seemingly shouting. The caption provocatively asked, “Have you seen the Sydney Sweeney ad?” This post coincided with an unplanned walk Trump took on the White House roof, where he addressed reporters about nuclear missile development.
Support for Sweeney has surged among MAGA supporters as discussions about her advertisement continue to unfold online. The Department of Defense Rapid Response account on X even joined in, posting a photo of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth with the caption highlighting his “great jeans.”
On the Ruthless podcast, JD Vance offered a pointed critique of Democrats, stating, “My political advice to the Democrats is continue to tell everybody who thinks Sydney Sweeney is attractive is a Nazi.” He elaborated, “It actually reveals something pretty interesting about the Dems though, which is that you have a normal all-American beautiful girl doing like a normal jeans ad.”
Vance continued, “They’re trying to sell jeans to kids in America and they have managed to so unhinge themselves over this thing. And it’s like, you guys, did you learn nothing from the November 2024 election?”
Trump remarked on Sweeney during a recent event, saying, “She’s a registered Republican? Now I love her ad. You’d be surprised at how many people are Republicans. That’s what I wouldn’t have known, but I’m glad you told me that.”
In response to the ongoing discourse, White House Director of Communications Steven Cheung took to X, declaring, “Cancel culture run amok. This warped, moronic, and dense liberal thinking is a big reason why Americans voted the way they did in 2024. They’re tired of this bulls--t.”
