Trump Sparks Uproar After Odd Comparison Between Sydney Sweeney and Taylor Swift

Former President Donald Trump has once again ignited controversy online—this time for drawing a strange and polarizing comparison between actress Sydney Sweeney and global pop star Taylor Swift.

The online storm began after clothing brand American Eagle launched its Fall 2025 campaign, featuring The White Lotus and Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney. In the ad, Sweeney is shown posting an image of herself in denim, accompanied by the slogan: “Sydney Sweeney has great genes”—with “genes” humorously scratched out and replaced with “jeans.”

While meant to be cheeky wordplay, the campaign quickly drew criticism. Some viewers accused the slogan of having potentially racially charged implications. American Eagle responded swiftly, clarifying that the ad’s message was always centered on the denim—not genetics.

In the midst of this debate, Trump took to his social media platform, Truth Social, to publicly back Sweeney and American Eagle. His post made headlines not just for his praise of Sweeney, but also for his harsh words toward Taylor Swift.

“Sydney Sweeney, a registered Republican, has the ‘HOTTEST’ ad right now,” Trump wrote. “It’s for American Eagle and the jeans are ‘flying off the shelves.’ Go get ’em Sydney!”

He went on to criticize another recent campaign—this one from Jaguar—which was widely criticized for being overly “woke” and failed to include any actual cars. Trump mocked the campaign and referenced the resignation of Jaguar Land Rover CEO Adrian Mardell, calling it a “total disaster.”

“Shouldn’t they have learned something from Bud Light? That campaign went woke and wrecked the company. Billions of dollars—gone,” Trump claimed.

Then came the most controversial part of his post—his direct jab at Taylor Swift.

“Look at Woke singer Taylor Swift,” he continued. “Ever since I said I can’t stand her (HATE!), she got booed at the Super Bowl and is no longer hot. Being WOKE is for losers—being Republican is the real win.”

Trump ended his post by thanking his followers “for your attention to this matter,” but his remarks sparked instant backlash.

Critics on Twitter and other platforms called the former president’s comments sexist, petty, and unpresidential. One user wrote:

“He talks about women like he’s rating contestants on a reality show. It’s grotesque and disturbing.”

Another added:

“This isn’t even about politics anymore. It’s about basic decency. No leader should talk like this about citizens—especially successful women.”

Meanwhile, many fans defended Swift, praising her tenacity and accomplishments—especially her bold decision to re-record her music catalog and reclaim her masters after a years-long industry battle.

“You don’t have to be a Swiftie to respect what she’s done,” one fan posted. “She’s a powerhouse and a role model for people who don’t give up.”

Photos of Swift at the 2025 Super Bowl, where she was spotted supporting her partner, NFL star Travis Kelce, circulated again amid claims that she was booed—something her fans have contested.

Trump’s animosity toward Swift appears to go back to the 2020 presidential election. At the time, Swift publicly voiced her intention to vote for Democratic candidate Kamala Harris and encouraged fans to participate in the democratic process. In response, Trump posted a now-infamous message declaring, “I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!”

That post followed accusations that Trump’s campaign shared a doctored AI-generated image of Swift allegedly endorsing Republicans—a claim swiftly debunked.

As Trump continues to court the conservative base ahead of the 2026 midterms, his clash with pop culture icons like Swift and his elevation of Sweeney may reflect a broader culture war narrative he hopes to reignite.