White House communications manager Steven Cheung says that the liberal outrage over Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle jeans commercial is "moronic” and “a big reason why Americans voted the way they did in 2024.

The ad itself features Sweeney in denim, musing about genetics before flashing a knowing smile. At one point, the camera pans downward. She interrupts: “Hey, eyes up here.” A wink, a joke, a reset. It was all part of the script.

Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle advertisement sparks controversy as critics claim it promotes "whiteness" while Trump officials defend against cancel culture accusations.