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Trump Praises Sweeney, Slams Swift Amid Controversy

8/6/2025

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Donald Trump stirred the pot by lauding Sydney Sweeney's provocative American Eagle ad while taking a jab at Taylor Swift, labeling her "woke" and "no longer hot." Yet, Swift continues to reign as the highest-streaming female artist in the U.S., fresh off a record-breaking tour. Meanwhile, Sweeney remains silent amid the political storm surrounding her ad.

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Donald Trump stirred the pot by lauding Sydney Sweeney's provocative American Eagle ad while taking a jab at Taylor Swift, labeling her "woke" and "no longer hot." Yet, Swift continues to reign as the highest-streaming female artist in the U.S., fresh off a record-breaking tour. Meanwhile, Sweeney remains silent amid the political storm surrounding her ad.