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Cruz Defends Sweeney Amid Controversial Ad Backlash

7/30/2025

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Senator Ted Cruz stepped up to support actress Sydney Sweeney amid controversy over her American Eagle ad, which critics claim hints at racial undertones. The backlash intensified as Rep. Eric Swalwell ridiculed Cruz for defending Sweeney instead of focusing on his family. The ad's tagline, referencing "great genes," ignited fierce debates about eugenics and white supremacy.

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Senator Ted Cruz stepped up to support actress Sydney Sweeney amid controversy over her American Eagle ad, which critics claim hints at racial undertones. The backlash intensified as Rep. Eric Swalwell ridiculed Cruz for defending Sweeney instead of focusing on his family. The ad's tagline, referencing "great genes," ignited fierce debates about eugenics and white supremacy.