American Eagle’s stock rose due to an ad starring Sydney Sweeney. The actress in the ad says a pun about “jeans” and “genes.” Critics claimed the ad promotes eugenics, but American Eagle defended their campaign. President Donald Trump praised Sweeney’s advertisement for American Eagle.
American Eagle’s stock price increased a lot on Monday. Earlier that day, Trump praised Sweeney’s ad saying the jeans are “flying off the shelves.” Trump also praised Sweeney for registering as a Republican voter. Trump compared Sweeney positively to “woke” singer Taylor Swift, whom he has criticized before.
The ad for American Eagle caused some controversy. Sweeney wears jeans and a jacket from the brand and makes a pun about “jeans” and “genes.” Some people felt this could suggest eugenic ideas. American Eagle defended the ad, saying it is about Sweeney and her story.
Sweeney hasn’t discussed the controversy yet. American Eagle said the campaign is “about the jeans. Her jeans. Her story.” Other Republicans also backed Sweeney and argued against the critics of the ad. They said that the critics were overreacting.
In addition, Sweeney is known for her roles in the HBO series “Euphoria” and “The White Lotus.” She also has a new film called “Americana.”
Vocabulary List:
- Controversy /ˈkɒn.trə.vɜː.si/ (noun): A prolonged public dispute or debate often concerning a matter of opinion.
- Eugenics /juːˈdʒɛnɪks/ (noun): The study of or belief in the possibility of improving the human race by selective breeding or other forms of genetic manipulation.
- Campaign /kæmˈpeɪn/ (noun): An organized series of actions intended to achieve a particular goal.
- Critics /ˈkrɪtɪks/ (noun): Individuals who express an unfavorable opinion of something.
- Registration /ˌrɛdʒ.ɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/ (noun): The act of enrolling or signing up especially for voting or membership in a group.
- Praising /preɪzɪŋ/ (verb): Expressing warm approval or admiration for someone or something.
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