American Eagle shares soar nearly 20% after Trump gushes over ‘fantastic' Sydney Sweeney ad

1. AEO's stock surged nearly 20% after Trump's ad endorsement. 2. Sydney Sweeney's political affiliation sparked renewed interest in AEO's campaign. 3. Controversy surrounding the ads heightened public discussion on social media. 4. AEO defended the campaign amid criticisms regarding its messaging. 5. Current stock price remains below its 52-week high of $22.82.