Donald Trump has defended Sydney Sweeney ’s controversial advertising campaign for American Eagle after learning she’s a Republican. The Euphoria actress’s collaboration with the denim retailer has sparked heavy criticism for its perceived racial overtones, with its play on the words “genes” and “jeans”.

American Eagle Outfitters has a message to its critics, who took issue over its ad with 27-year-old actor Sydney Sweeney that sparked a debate over race and Western beauty standards.