Sydney Sweeney Finally Breaks Silence on American Eagle Backlash, Calls Donald Trump’s Remarks "Surreal"

Published 11/04/2025, 10:11 AM EST

Sydney Sweeney has finally addressed the frenzy over her American Eagle jeans campaign, handling the chatter with easy confidence. In her recent GQ interview, she admitted the intense reaction took her by surprise but stayed grounded, saying she practically lives in denim and T-shirts every day. The actress made it clear she knew exactly what the campaign stood for and added that “It didn’t affect me one way or the other,” while describing President Donald Trump’s unexpected response as “It was surreal.”

Sydney Sweeney further added that during the height of the uproar, she barely noticed the chaos because her schedule was consumed by long filming days for Euphoria. With little time or access to her phone, she remained detached from the online storm. What did catch her attention, however, was the surprising rise in American Eagle’s stock value despite false reports of declining sales. She dismissed the rumors as baseless noise, emphasizing that the situation was largely blown out of proportion.

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Sydney Sweeney went on to express that she does not let outside opinions shape her sense of self. Confident in her values and identity, she focuses on staying true to her kind and passionate nature rather than getting lost in public judgment. Grounded and forward-looking, she remains eager for whatever comes next, proving her ability to rise above the noise with quiet strength. 

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The American Eagle controversy had Donald Trump take a firm stand in defense of Sydney Sweeney

Sydney Sweeney found an unexpected ally in Donald Trump

President Donald Trump jumped into the Sydney Sweeney American Eagle debate with his usual flair on Truth Social. He praised the actress for her bold denim campaign, calling her a standout and rallying her to “go get ’em.” After a quick repost to fix her misspelled name, Trump continued his message by declaring that being “woke” was for losers and proudly celebrated Sweeney’s Republican identity, turning the fashion buzz into a political talking point.

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Trump’s post followed reports that Sweeney is a registered Republican in Monroe County, Florida, where she bought a mansion in 2024. While he praised Sweeney, he also took a jab at Taylor Swift, adding extra fuel to the already fiery debate. Yet, as the American Eagle backlash intensified, public support for Sweeney only grew stronger. Her calm response and confidence have once again proven that Sydney Sweeney continues to shine, no matter the noise.

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Yusra Miraj Khan

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Yusra Miraj Khan is an Entertainment Journalist at Netflix Junkie. Specializing in Taylor Swift and the British Royal Family, she transforms modern mythologies into high-ranking, reader-first narratives. Since joining in early 2025, Khan has penned over 500 articles, known for their sharp decoding of Easter eggs and PR silences.

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