Key Point Summary – Sydney Sweeney Is A Republican
- Voter records show Sydney Sweeney registered Republican in Florida
- Revelation surfaced amid backlash over her American Eagle ad
- Critics called the campaign “Nazi-coded” and “eugenics propaganda”
- Sweeney’s 2022 family party also sparked MAGA controversy
- White House and Bill Maher defended her against cancel culture
- AE insists ad was always about “jeans,” not “genes”
- Sweeney has yet to comment publicly on either controversy
Sydney Sweeney Caught In Political Crossfire
Sydney Sweeney is facing the heat — again. The 27-year-old “Euphoria” and “White Lotus” starlet just found herself at the center of a cultural firestorm. And this time, it’s not over a steamy scene or red carpet mishap.
It’s over her voter registration.
Public records reviewed by The Post confirm that Sweeney is officially a registered Republican in Monroe County, Florida, as of June 2024. The revelation hit just as critics were slamming her American Eagle campaign for allegedly having “eugenics undertones.”
Viral Post Exposes Sweeney’s GOP Status
The drama erupted Saturday, when a viral post on X declared:
“…i just found out this lady is an actual registered member of the republican party as of 2024.”
That post lit the fuse.
Buzzfeed News confirmed the registration, and online outrage exploded. Progressive influencers, Gen Z YouTubers, and TikTok commentators wasted no time connecting dots between her political status and her controversial “Great Jeans” commercial.
Critics Say The Campaign Smelled Like Eugenics
The AE ad was meant to be lighthearted.
Sweeney stands in denim, blonde hair shining, blue eyes sparkling. She purrs, “My jeans are blue,” as the narrator quips: “Sydney Sweeney has great jeans.”
But critics weren’t laughing.
They branded it tone-deaf. Some even called it “Nazi-coded” — pointing to her blue-eyed, fair-skinned features and the focus on “genetic traits” as dangerous messaging in a post-Trump America.
“Great jeans? More like great Aryan propaganda,” wrote one progressive blogger.
AE Responds, Doubles Down On Denim
American Eagle, unfazed, hit back at the outrage.
“‘Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans’ is and always was about the jeans,” the brand stated flatly Friday. “Her jeans. Her story.”
AE emphasized the campaign’s purpose: inclusivity through denim. They insisted it had nothing to do with genetics, race, or right-wing dog whistles. “Great jeans look good on everyone,” they concluded.
But many online weren’t buying it.
White House Defends Sweeney Amid Backlash
Even the White House got involved — sort of.
President Trump’s communications director, Steven Cheung, fired off a scathing post late Tuesday calling the online outrage “cancel culture run amok.”
And it wasn’t just Team Trump defending her.
HBO’s Bill Maher also entered the fray on Real Time, mocking critics who were painting Sweeney as a Nazi sympathizer just because of a denim ad. “Her bra size isn’t 36KKK,” he joked.
This Isn’t Her First MAGA Moment
In 2022, Sweeney found herself in hot water for another reason — a birthday party.
The Emmy-nominated actress hosted a hoedown-style bash for her mother’s 60th, complete with cowboy boots, red MAGA-style hats that read “Make Sixty Great Again,” and family members in “Blue Lives Matter” gear.
The photos hit Instagram. The backlash came fast.
Sweeney insisted it was just a family celebration and slammed the idea that it was a political rally as “absurd.” But many fans never forgot.
Now, with her confirmed GOP registration, some are revisiting that controversy with fresh eyes.
Fans Divided — And Loud About It
The internet is split — and screaming.
On one side, fans argue that Sydney Sweeney has every right to her political beliefs. “Not everyone in Hollywood has to be a Democrat,” one supporter wrote.
On the other side, critics say the actress is reaping what she sowed. “You can’t profit off Gen Z and then turn around and vote against our rights,” said one post with over 40,000 likes.
Others questioned why she stayed silent amid the backlash. “If you’re going to be political, own it,” read one viral comment.
Hollywood Quiet, But Watching
Other stars have kept quiet, but insiders say this could mark a turning point. A-list celebrities are usually tight-lipped about their voting records — especially if they lean right.
Sweeney’s decision to register Republican in a battleground state like Florida may be a sign of growing conservative comfort in a famously liberal industry.
Or, it could be career suicide.
As one casting agent told The Post anonymously: “Studios take notice. This isn’t just a headline — it’s a risk.”
What’s Next For Sydney Sweeney?
Despite the firestorm, Sweeney’s career remains on track — for now.
She’s still a box office draw. Her romantic comedy “Anyone But You” was a sleeper hit. She has multiple endorsements and brand deals. And American Eagle is sticking by her.
But the question remains: Will her political alignment cost her future roles?
It’s unclear whether she’ll address the registration or the backlash. Her reps haven’t responded to comment requests. And she’s gone radio silent on social media.
Yet the clock is ticking.
In an era where every post, party, and purchase is politically charged, Sydney Sweeney is now officially part of the culture war — red jeans and all.