Trump begins his post by referring to Sydney Sweeney as 'Sidney'. This is most likely a reference to Sidney Poitier, who became the first black actor to win the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1964. By comparing Sweeney with Poitier, Trump cleverly emphasises her excellent acting abilities.

Five words are dominating cultural politics in America: Sydney Sweeney has great jeans. Seemingly everyone has something to say about American Eagle’s latest ad campaign featuring “Euphoria” actress Sydney Sweeney.

The president is the latest right-wing figure to praise the ‘Euphoria’ star for appearing in an ad described as “racialized dog whistle.”