Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding American Eagle’s ad featuring Sydney Sweeney, President Donald Trump’s White House communications chief, Steven Cheung, has come to defend the 27-year-old actress in a surprise move.

Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle advertisement sparks controversy as critics claim it promotes "whiteness" while Trump officials defend against cancel culture accusations.

Sydney Sweeney’s latest denim campaign for American Eagle has unleashed a storm of criticism—and she’s weighing in. With fierce debates online and real-world consequences for the brand, here’s an inside look at what’s happening.