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Interestingly, the discussion also highlights how contemporary conservative commentators see the promotion of figures like Sweeney as part of a broader effort to rejuvenate traditional American values—particularly regarding sex appeal and individual attractiveness—an effort they believe was diminished during previous administrations, notably the Biden era.
One example cited is an ad involving Sweeney alongside a V8 muscle car, which conservatives claim signals a return to classic American masculinity and sex appeal. There’s a nostalgic tone suggesting that American advertising is regaining its bold, unapologetic stance, in contrast to what some perceive as over-sensitivity and censorship in recent years.