Another Great Reason to Ignore the Media
Segment #571
The media outlets that reported on Sydney Sweeney as a Nazi
” Below is a list of TV and media outlets that covered the controversy and reported on the “Nazi propaganda” comparisons, without directly labeling Sweeney as a Nazi:
1. **ABC News** - Coverage: ABC’s *Good Morning America First Look* aired a segment comparing the Sydney Sweeney American Eagle ad’s “genes/jeans” wordplay to “Nazi propaganda with racial undertones.” Anchor Rhiannon Ally and co-anchor Andrew Dymburt discussed the backlash, with input from Kean University professor Robin Landa, who tied the pun to historical eugenics and white supremacism.[](https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/broadcast-bias-abc-compares-sydney-sweeney-ad-nazis-networks-go-nuts-about-her-genes) - Note: The segment focused on the ad’s messaging, not Sweeney personally.
2. **CBS News** - Coverage: CBS News streaming channel reported on the backlash, with business reporter Jo Ling Kent noting that the ad campaign was “coming under fire for what was supposed to be a clever play on words.” The coverage highlighted the controversy but did not directly call Sweeney a Nazi.[](https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/broadcast-bias-abc-compares-sydney-sweeney-ad-nazis-networks-go-nuts-about-her-genes)
3. **NPR** - Coverage: On *Morning Edition*, co-host Steve Inskeep discussed the Sweeney ads with marketing expert Allen Adamson, addressing social media commentary that labeled the ad as racist. The discussion explored whether the ad’s messaging had problematic undertones but did not directly accuse Sweeney herself.[](https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/broadcast-bias-abc-compares-sydney-sweeney-ad-nazis-networks-go-nuts-about-her-genes)
4. **The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS)** - Coverage: Stephen Colbert addressed the controversy, calling the backlash an “overreaction” while humorously noting the “genes/jeans” wordplay. He suggested the accusations of Nazi propaganda might be exaggerated but did not label Sweeney as a Nazi.[](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/stephen-colbert-sydney-sweeney-ad-controversy-1236334817/)
5. **Fox News** - Coverage: Fox News covered the backlash, noting that some social media users called the ad “Nazi propaganda.” They also reported on conservative defenses of Sweeney, with contributors like Lauren Appell mocking the accusations. The outlet did not endorse the Nazi label but reported on its existence in public discourse.[](https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/sydney-sweeneys-racy-ad-sparks-outrage-fans-defend-anti-woke-style)[](https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/let-liberals-lose-minds-over-sydney-sweeney-while-i-go-jeans-shopping)[](https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/broadcast-bias-abc-compares-sydney-sweeney-ad-nazis-networks-go-nuts-about-her-genes)
6. **MSNBC (mentioned in conservative critiques)** - Coverage: MSNBC producer Hannah Holland wrote a piece headlined “Sydney Sweeney’s ad shows an unbridled cultural shift toward whiteness,” arguing the backlash was “fair” due to the ad’s implications. While the article suggested the ad could be seen as a “eugenics dog whistle,” it did not directly call Sweeney a Nazi.[](https://www.mediaite.com/media/entertainment/conservatives-roast-media-for-indulging-sydney-sweeney-nazi-propaganda-meltdown/)
7. **The Daily Mail** - Coverage: The Daily Mail reported on the backlash, including social media posts calling the ad “Nazi propaganda” and targeting Sweeney’s dog as a “Nazi pet.” The outlet noted the controversy but also highlighted American Eagle’s defense and positive viewer reactions, without labeling Sweeney herself.[](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14964073/Sydney-Sweeney-defended-American-Eagle-controversial-ads.html)[](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14957087/american-eagle-sydney-sweeney-jeans-genes-ad-backlash-racist-nazi.html)[](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14945609/sydney-sweeney-woke-backlash-american-eagle.html)
8. **Times of India** - Coverage: The Times of India reported that the ad was criticized as “‘Nazi fascist’ propaganda” due to its focus on Sweeney’s appearance and the “great genes” tagline. The article focused on the campaign’s reception, not Sweeney personally.[](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/etimes/trending/sydney-sweeneys-american-eagle-ad-faces-criticism-for-nazi-fascist-propaganda/articleshow/122955224.cms)[](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/sydney-sweeney-nazi-american-eagle-white-supremacist-fascist/articleshow/122956631.cms)
9. **Euronews (via Yahoo)** - Coverage: Euronews described the ad as being labeled “tone-deaf” and “Nazi” by critics due to racial undertones in the “great genes” wordplay. The focus was on the campaign’s messaging, not a direct accusation against Sweeney.[](https://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/07/29/explained-why-is-sydney-sweeneys-american-eagle-fashion-ad-being-called-tone-deaf-and-nazi)[](https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/articles/explained-why-sydney-sweeney-american-143601108.html)
10. **The Daily Beast** - Coverage: The Daily Beast reported that social media users called the ad “Nazi propaganda,” particularly criticizing the use of “offspring” and the genes/jeans pun. The outlet noted the controversy but did not directly label Sweeney.[](https://www.thedailybeast.com/sydney-sweeney-great-genes-ad-slammed-as-nazi-propaganda/)
11. **News18** - Coverage: News18 reported that the ad was accused of “echoing white supremacist tropes” and being “Nazi-coded” by social media users, with some posts calling Sweeney’s dog a “Nazi pet.” The article discussed the campaign’s backlash, not Sweeney herself.[](https://www.news18.com/explainers/sydney-sweeney-ad-controversy-why-her-american-eagle-campaign-is-being-called-nazi-ws-l-9488154.html)
12. **The Guardian** - Coverage: The Guardian noted a TikTok video accusing the ad of “Nazi propaganda” and reported Sweeney’s Republican voter registration, which fueled the controversy. The outlet did not directly call Sweeney a Nazi.[](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/03/sydney-sweeney-jeans-ad-republican-voter-registration)
13. **The Hollywood Reporter** - Coverage: The Hollywood Reporter covered Stephen Colbert’s commentary, which described the Nazi accusations as an “overreaction.” The outlet reported on the controversy without endorsing the label.[](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/stephen-colbert-sydney-sweeney-ad-controversy-1236334817/)
14. **Fortune** - Coverage: Fortune discussed the social media debate, noting accusations of the ad promoting eugenics and Nazi propaganda due to the “great genes” pun. It did not label Sweeney directly.[](https://fortune.com/2025/07/30/why-sydney-sweeney-american-eagle-jeans-ad-controversial-explainer/)
15. **Sydney Morning Herald** - Coverage: The Sydney Morning Herald reported that the ad’s “blue genes” tagline sparked comparisons to eugenics and Aryan race ideologies, with some TikTok comments referencing “Nazis.” The focus was on the campaign, not Sweeney personally.[](https://www.smh.com.au/culture/celebrity/why-sydney-sweeney-s-good-jeans-campaign-is-being-compared-to-nazism-20250729-p5mikz.html)
16. **IMDb** - Coverage: IMDb noted that some social media users slammed the ad as “Nazi propaganda” due to the “great jeans” pun and Sweeney’s appearance. The article did not directly accuse Sweeney.[](https://www.imdb.com/news/ni65409088/)
17. **Mediaite** - Coverage: Mediaite reported on conservative backlash to media outlets covering the controversy, particularly MSNBC’s piece on a “cultural shift toward whiteness.” It noted the Nazi comparisons but did not apply them to Sweeney herself.[](https://www.mediaite.com/media/entertainment/conservatives-roast-media-for-indulging-sydney-sweeney-nazi-propaganda-meltdown/)
18. **OutKick** - Coverage: OutKick reported that the “woke mob” accused the ad of promoting Nazi symbolism, calling the claims absurd and defending Sweeney. The outlet did not endorse the Nazi label.[](https://www.outkick.com/culture/sydney-sweeney-american-eagle-ad-nazi-responses)
19. **Variety** - Coverage: Variety reported that some social media users compared the ad to “Nazi propaganda” and noted Trump’s support for Sweeney. The outlet did not directly label Sweeney.[](https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/donald-trump-sydney-sweeney-registered-republican-american-eagle-1236477695/)
20. **Netflix Junkie** - Coverage: Netflix Junkie reported on the backlash extending to Sweeney’s dog, with some calling it a “Nazi pet” due to its German Shepherd breed. The article focused on the campaign and social media reactions, not Sweeney herself.[](https://www.netflixjunkie.com/