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Sydney Sweeney responds to being called ‘Maga Barbie’

Sydney Sweeney has responded to being labelled a 'Maga Barbie' following an American Eagle advert and praise from Donald Trump.
The actor clarified in an interview with Cosmopolitan that the political views associated with her are not her personal values.
Sweeney stated she has 'never been here to talk about politics' and prefers to focus on her artistic work.
She expressed discomfort with people assigning beliefs to her, feeling she is being used as a 'pawn'.
Sweeney emphasised her belief in love, respect, and understanding, and that she is not a political person.

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