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The controversy escalated when Sweeney was asked about the backlash during an interview. Specifically, a journalist pressed her about the criticisms, suggesting that in today’s political climate, joking about genetic superiority could be seen as problematic, especially for white people. In her reply, Sweeney succinctly stated, "I think that when I have an issue that I want to speak about, people will hear it." This dismissive yet confident stance resonated with many supporters who admired her refusal to be dragged into a manufactured debate.