MEGA/AMERICAN EAGLE Texas senator Ted Cruz rushed to Sydney Sweeney's defense after her recent American Eagle jeans campaign caused controversy online. Sweeney and American Eagle were accused of promoting "white supremacy" and "fascism" with the ad, prompting Republicans to fire back online. "Wow. Now the crazy Left has come out against beautiful women. I'm sure that will poll well," Cruz wrote on X. Sydney Sweeney x American Eagle, oh my god. pic.twitter.com/tDkeGT9R7G- Sydney Sweeney Daily (@sweeneydailyx) July 24, 2025 In the commercial, Sweeney uses word play to mix up "genes" and "jeans.