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Calgary-born pop star Tate McRae appears in NBC’s Milan-Cortina Olympics promo for Team USA, prompting backlash on social media from Canadians who see it as traitorous, even as others defend her, with tensions between the U.S. and Canada looming ahead of the 2026 Games.
Sydney Sweeney reacted to the controversy surrounding her American Eagle jeans ad, which sparked online backlash and a reaction from President Trump. She found Trump's response 'surreal' and was largely unaware of the controversy at the time due to her filming schedule. The ad increased American Eagle's sales and drew political commentary, but Sweeney remained nonchalant about the incident.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney apologized to President Trump for an Ontario-funded anti-tariff ad that led Trump to halt trade talks, after the ad controversially used Reagan's speech to criticize tariffs, which Trump claimed was fraudulent.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford claimed victory after his viral anti-tariff ad featuring Reagan prompted President Trump to cancel trade talks with Canada, though the ad was later taken down due to misrepresentation concerns. Ford aimed to push for a fair trade deal for Ontario and Canada, amid tensions over tariffs and trade policies.
President Trump announced a 10% tariff increase on Canadian goods in response to an ad paid for by Ontario that used authentic audio of Ronald Reagan criticizing tariffs, leading to the ad's withdrawal and suspension of trade talks.
President Trump ended all trade negotiations with Canada after a provincial ad criticizing U.S. tariffs using Reagan's words was pulled following his reaction, escalating trade tensions between the two countries amid ongoing disputes over tariffs and trade policies.
Ontario's government-backed ad featuring Ronald Reagan, which criticized tariffs, is being pulled after the Reagan Foundation criticized its authenticity and context, amid tensions between Canada and the US over trade disputes and political messaging.
President Donald Trump announced the termination of all trade negotiations with Canada after Canadian political ads opposing U.S. tariffs were deemed misleading, escalating trade tensions between the two countries amid ongoing legal and diplomatic disputes over tariffs and trade policies.
Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle denim ad has sparked controversy, with accusations of promoting white supremacy from the Left and support from conservatives and some Christians, highlighting ongoing cultural and political debates.
A poll reveals a partisan and gender divide among young people regarding American Eagle's viral jeans ad featuring Sydney Sweeney, with Democrats and women generally perceiving it as out of touch and less authentic, while Republicans and men are more likely to find it genuine; the ad also faces criticism over alleged eugenics themes, though such views are held by a small minority.
American Eagle's foot traffic has declined nearly 9% year-over-year following controversy over an ad featuring Sydney Sweeney that critics linked to eugenics themes; despite a surge in web interest and stock price after praise from Donald Trump, in-store visits have fallen, highlighting potential reputational impacts on the brand.
The resurfaced Baskin Robbins ad featuring Sydney Sweeney, which was originally released in June 2025, has gained viral attention amid controversy over her American Eagle jeans ad, with some claiming it promotes eugenics. The Baskin Robbins ad shows Sweeney enjoying ice cream and has been praised by some for its playful and sexy appeal, while others see it as part of the ongoing debate about her other ad. The ad's resurgence is linked to support from social media accounts and comments from public figures, including Donald Trump.
Sydney Sweeney's recent ad and her career choices have sparked discussions about the male gaze, women pandering to men in Hollywood, and the challenges women face in rebranding their images after being sexualized early in their careers. The discourse highlights broader issues of exploitation and societal expectations of women in the entertainment industry.
Sydney Sweeney's political registration as a Republican in Florida was revealed amid backlash over her American Eagle campaign, which faced criticism for its messaging and timing, sparking broader discussions on social media and responses from the company.
The White House has commented on the controversy surrounding American Eagle's Sydney Sweeney jeans ads, which have been accused of promoting white supremacy and eugenics due to a pun on 'genes' and 'jeans.' The ads have sparked polarized reactions, with critics calling them racist dog whistles and supporters dismissing the criticism as woke overreach. Despite the controversy, the ads have gone viral and boosted American Eagle's stock, with neither Sweeney nor the company publicly responding.