Why Donald Trump is talking about actress Sydney Sweeney
The actress stars in a controversial American Eagle advert that has become a political flashpoint in the US.
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Sydney Sweeney and the Trump connection: In 2025, multiple outlets reported that public voter records showed Sydney Sweeney registering as a Republican in Florida in 2024. Some coverage noted that Donald Trump commented positively on the news, saying he “loved her ad” after learning of the party registration. These reports were widely covered by entertainment and news outlets in August 2025. [Cited sources: THR coverage and other outlets that year]
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Public statements from Sweeney: Sweeney has not publicly confirmed or commented on her political affiliation in a direct statement, beyond remarks about online chatter and her work. Coverage generally notes she hasn’t publicly endorsed any candidate. [Cited sources: various reporting on her statements and lack of public political endorsement]
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Context and impact: The discussion around her political affiliation intersected with her controversial American Eagle jeans campaign, which sparked discussion about political and social reactions in entertainment media. [Cited sources: BBC and Independent mentions of the political flap and media coverage]
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