American Eagle Outfitters has a message to its critics, who took issue over its ad with 27-year-old actor Sydney Sweeney that sparked a debate over race and Western beauty standards.

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.

Discussions about the "Euphoria" star's political ties came as she and the brand have faced scrutiny for the campaign.