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Sydney Sweeney Addresses Politics and ‘MAGA Barbie’ Label Following American Eagle Controversy

Sydney Sweeney denies political affiliations and rejects being used as a pawn amid controversy over American Eagle ads, emphasizing her focus on art over politics.

  • In a recent Cosmopolitan interview, Sydney Sweeney, actress, said she does not engage with claims she is a 'MAGA Barbie' because she cannot control how people perceive her politics.
  • Last year, a viral American Eagle 'great genes/jeans' ad sparked concerns over subliminal white supremacy, and The Guardian reported Sydney Sweeney registered as a Republican in Florida before Donald Trump’s return.
  • Explaining her silence, Sweeney told Cosmopolitan `I haven't figured it out` and said she can't control others' perceptions or make everyone love her.
  • The controversy has left Sydney Sweeney, actress, navigating misattributed beliefs, saying it's 'weird' to have social media users treat her as a political `pawn` while she avoids discussing her vote.
  • High-Profile reactions, including Donald Trump's praise, extended the debate last year, while The Guardian reported Sydney Sweeney's Florida voter registration kept scrutiny focused beyond the American Eagle ad.
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The Daily Beast broke the news in United States on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
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