Sydney Sweeney Slams Backlash Over Family’s MAGA-Inspired Hats: ‘It’s Turning Into a Wildfire’

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Dealing with the drama. Sydney Sweeney is weighing in after she received political backlash over mom Lisa Mudd Sweeney’s controversial birthday party.“Honestly I feel like nothing I say can help the conversation,” the Euphoria star, 25, told British GQ in an interview published on Friday, November 11. “It’s been turning into a wildfire and nothing I can say will take it back to the correct track.”Sydney organized a surprise, Western-themed hoedown in August to celebrate her mother’s milestone 60th birthday.

The Handmaid’s Tale alum and her loved ones shared several snaps via Instagram from the bash, where guests were spotted wearing red caps with the phrase “Make America 60 Again” on the front.

The custom hats were seemingly inspired by former President Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” slogan and accompanying merch.

Social media users quickly criticized the actress for attending a party that seemingly promoted extremist political views.Sydney — who hails from Washington, a state that voted in favor of the 76-year-old Celebrity Apprentice alum in the 2020 presidential election — dismissed the backlash at the time.“You guys this is wild.