Trump And Sweeney Cause Stock Surge
American Eagle Outfitters Inc. saw a massive 17% stock surge on Monday after President Donald Trump publicly endorsed actress Sydney Sweeney’s viral denim ad campaign—and took a swipe at the left’s pop culture darling, Taylor Swift.
The ad, featuring Sweeney in a bold promotion for American Eagle jeans, ignited conservative enthusiasm while stirring predictable outrage from woke critics online.
Trump’s Truth Social Post: “Go Get ’Em, Sydney!”
President Trump praised the ad and the actress behind it in a Monday morning post on Truth Social, writing:
“Sydney Sweeney, a proud Republican, is starring in the most talked-about ad right now. It’s for American Eagle, and those jeans are selling like crazy. Keep it up, Sydney!”
Trump’s comments triggered a wave of support for Sweeney—and a serious boost to American Eagle’s brand visibility and share value.
Woke Swift vs. Rising Star Republican? Trump Thinks So
Trump didn’t hesitate to draw a contrast between Sydney Sweeney and Taylor Swift, who recently aligned herself with Kamala Harris and the progressive left.
“Take Taylor Swift as an example,” Trump said. “After I spoke out against her on Truth Social—saying I couldn’t stand her—she was booed at the Super Bowl and lost her appeal. She’s just not popular anymore.”
He concluded with a clear message:
“The momentum has clearly shifted — Woke ideology is a losing game. These days, it’s smart to stand with the Republican Party.”
Liberal Backlash Over a Pair of Jeans?
Despite the ad’s popularity, left-wing critics quickly pounced, accusing it of harboring “racist undertones” over the phrase “great jeans”—claiming it was a subtle nod to “great genes.”
American Eagle pushed back, stating the ad is simply a clever play on fashion—and nothing more. According to Bloomberg, the campaign’s July release already had a positive impact on sales, but Trump’s endorsement took things to the next level.
Sweeney: Proud, Conservative, and Winning
Recent reports from BuzzFeed confirmed that Sydney Sweeney has been a registered Republican in Florida since June 2024. That revelation further energized Trump supporters and helped cement her growing reputation as a rare Hollywood voice outside the liberal bubble.
“If Sydney Sweeney is a registered Republican, then her ad is absolutely fantastic,” President Trump added on Sunday.
Final Word: Brands That Embrace Conservatives Are Winning
While corporate America continues to alienate customers with woke virtue signaling, American Eagle is proving that staying neutral—or better yet, welcoming conservative consumers—can deliver real financial results.
