New Delhi, Aug. 4 -- US President Donald Trump became the latest to react to the ongoing controversy surrounding Hollywood actress Sydney Sweeney's ad campaign for the apparel giant American Eagle. Trump came out in support of the actress, but on one condition. The ad campaign sparked controversy after many criticised it for its racial overtones.

The US president called the advertisement 'fantastic' after knowing that Sweeney was a registered Republican.

While Donald Trump was on his way to the White House from Allentown, Pennsylvania, a reporter asked him about the controversial ad. Before boarding Air Force One, the reporter asked him, "Actress Sydney Sweeney-it came out this weekend that she's a registered Republican. Any comment on ...