Key Takeaways American Eagle shares took off Monday after the president praised its recent ad campaign with actress Sydney Sweeney.Critics said the ads were hypersexualized and made references to discriminatory ideas about genetics.

President Trump said he liked American Eagle's ad with Sydney Sweeney, reportedly a Republican. He knocked Taylor Swift, who endorsed Kamala Harris

The president twice remarked on American Eagle’s provocative ad campaign, praising its star Sydney Sweeney, which appeared to boost the brand’s stock price.