New Yorker writer who referred to Sydney Sweeney as ‘Aryan princess’ deletes X posts
A New Yorker Staffer Faces Backlash Over Racist and Antisemitic Social Media Posts
A New Yorker staffer, Doreen St. Felix, came under fire for referring to Sydney Sweeney as an “Aryan princess” and making derogatory comments about white people and Jews in her past social media posts. The controversial tweets, dating back to 2014, resurfaced recently, prompting St. Felix to delete her account.
In a recent article for The New Yorker, St. Felix criticized Sweeney’s American Eagle campaign, accusing her fans of wanting to recruit her as an “Aryan princess.” This article received mixed reactions from readers.
St. Felix faced criticism from users on X, including conservative journalist Chris Rufo, who shared screenshots of her past tweets. The unearthed tweets revealed a pattern of racially charged commentary and inflammatory remarks.
St. Felix’s posts included anti-white and antisemitic sentiments, as well as controversial opinions on race and trauma. Her social media presence was deleted, and she could not be reached for comment.
The controversy surrounding St. Felix’s past remarks comes at a time of heightened racial tensions, with many social media users pointing out the contradictions in her statements.
Despite the backlash, St. Felix continues to contribute to The New Yorker’s Critics Notebook column and has previously written for Vogue and Time magazine. She has received recognition for her work, including being named to Forbes’ “30 Under 30” media list in 2016.
