White House communications manager Steven Cheung says that the liberal outrage over Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle jeans commercial is "moronic” and “a big reason why Americans voted the way they did in 2024.

The ad itself features Sweeney in denim, musing about genetics before flashing a knowing smile. At one point, the camera pans downward. She interrupts: “Hey, eyes up here.” A wink, a joke, a reset. It was all part of the script.

Pop star Lizzo has added her voice to the online backlash surrounding Sydney Sweeney’s recent American Eagle ad. The singer shared a photoshopped image on Instagram, playfully imitating Sweeney’s pose while adding her own meme to the polarizing campaign.