Sydney Sweeney revealed as a registered Republican amid ongoing backlash over American Eagle ad
Photo: American Eagle
Sydney Sweeney has been confirmed as a registered Republican, according to voter records reviewed by BuzzFeed. The confirmation follows a viral post by the user @time222smoke on X, which highlighted the actor’s affiliation with the Republican Party of Florida since June 2024.
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The timing of this revelation has added fuel to ongoing discussions surrounding Sweeney's recent American Eagle advertisement.
In the ad, she says, "Genes are passed down from parent to offspring, often determining traits like eye color, personality, and even hair color. My jeans are blue." The commercial, intended to promote denim, was interpreted by some as a subtle political message, prompting public debate.
Sydney Sweeney x American Eagle, oh my god. pic.twitter.com/tDkeGT9R7G
White House communications manager Steven Cheung weighed in, calling the criticism "dense liberal thinking" and an example of "cancel culture run amok."
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 bullshit. pic.twitter.com/He7Ji6O3VF
This is not the first time Sydney has faced scrutiny for perceived political associations. In 2022, she came under fire after sharing images from a hoedown-themed party for her mother's birthday. Guests were photographed wearing red hats reminiscent of "Make America Great Again" caps, and one individual appeared to be in a "Blue Lives Matter" shirt.
At the time, Sweeney defended the event, stating, "An innocent celebration for my moms milestone 60th birthday has turned into an absurd political statement, which was not the intention. Please stop making assumptions."
As of now, Sweeney’s representatives have not provided further comment on the renewed interest in her political affiliation.