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Trent Sweeney Defends Controversial Ad Amid Political Firestorm
8/9/2025
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- Trent Sweeney, brother of actress Sydney Sweeney, addressed the backlash surrounding her American Eagle ad that playfully referenced "genes," igniting discussions on eugenics. In response, American Eagle clarified the ad's purpose, while former President Trump lauded Sweeney for her Republican affiliation, intensifying the political conversation surrounding the campaign.
