Social media users criticized ABC News anchor David Muir for looking more trim during recent news coverage of the Southern California wildfires.
During ABC World News Tonight's report from the scene of the devastating fire on Wednesday, anchor Muir was seen wearing a yellow fire jacket emblazoned with the ABC News logo. At one point during the interview, Muir turned to his left to reveal what appeared to be clothespins securing his jacket to his body.
Jack Osbourne, son of rock star Ozzy Osbourne, wrote on the Inside, he slammed a caster who was said to have worried about his appearance. tragedy.
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ABC's “World News Tonight” anchor David Muir was mocked on social media this week after he appeared to wear more form-fitting clothing while covering wildfires. (© 2017 American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.)
A young Osbourne shared the clip on X Wednesday, where it quickly racked up more than 2.5 million views, but Muir was criticized by other prominent X users, who accused him of showing off and shaming him.
Conservative commentator Paul Cipla harshly criticized Muir, saying, “ABC's David Muir, who moderated the Trump-Harris debate, wore a fire jacket to make himself look smarter on camera.'' Just in case your opinion of @DavidMuir wasn't that low enough. ”
The Federalist Editor-in-Chief Molly Hemingway commented on the clip, writing, “ABC News publicist @DavidMuir is the one who made the mistake of 'checking' the 'facts' during the presidential debate. He reportedly is called “Zoolander'' in the gym.'' Because of his vanity. ”
Country music star John Rich slammed Muir, declaring, “@DavidMuir is a true Beta.”
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A vehicle goes up in flames during the Eaton Fire on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 in Altadena, California. (Ethan Swope/Associated Press)
“This is embarrassing,” said podcast host Michele Tafoya.
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