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Trump Jr. Sparks Controversy with AI Image Amid Ad Debate

7/31/2025

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In a heated social media exchange, Donald Trump Jr. posted an AI-generated image of his father amid the uproar over Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle ad, which some accused of promoting eugenics. Senator Ted Cruz stepped in to defend Sweeney, while critics slammed the ad as "Nazi propaganda," igniting a fierce debate on race and messaging in advertising.

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In a heated social media exchange, Donald Trump Jr. posted an AI-generated image of his father amid the uproar over Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle ad, which some accused of promoting eugenics. Senator Ted Cruz stepped in to defend Sweeney, while critics slammed the ad as "Nazi propaganda," igniting a fierce debate on race and messaging in advertising.