Is Sydney Sweeney a republican? Viral claim explained

Actress Sydney Sweeney's recent American Eagle advertisement and claims about her political affiliations have reportedly gone viral. According to The Guardian, Sweeney was registered as a Republican in Florida before Donald Trump's second presidency. Newsweek reported that her status is that of an "active voter" per public records available dated June 14, 2024.

The Guardian reported that Sweeney was earlier caught in a controversy in 2022 when she was spotted during her mother's birthday party, with guests wearing MAGA caps. While the actress clarified that it was "an innocent celebration", the actress was reportedly criticised by netizens.

Is Sydney Sweeney a republican? Claim explored amid recent viral American Eagle advertisement

Sydney Sweeney's recent American Eagle ad has reportedly been slammed for being politically tone-deaf and allegedly being linked to eugenics. News outlets note that the alleged wordplay between genes and jeans has left the campaign and Sweeney to a host of criticisms.

Shortly after, claims of her being a Republican were confirmed by The Guardian and other news outlets. While news outlets confirmed a past registration, the Anyone But You actress hasn't confirmed her current affiliations.

More recently, POTUS has also revealed support for the Euphoria actress. During a Sunday interview, he was asked about his views on Sweeney's political affiliation. He responded,

“That’s what I wouldn’t have known, but I’m glad you told me that. If Sydney Sweeney is a registered Republican, I think her ad is fantastic."

Sweeney has reportedly responded to the mass criticism hurled at her recent advertisement. Amid her emphasis on the ad being about "jeans", netizens were quick to pick on her political affiliations.

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