ABC News anchor David Muir has been ridiculed on social media as “pathetic” and “narcissistic” for using clamps to tighten his flame-retardant jacket while broadcasting from the scene of a Los Angeles wildfire.
The namesake host of World News Tonight with David Muir was investigating the damage in L.A. for ABC News, and when the fashion faux pas was exposed, he was seen walking off the streets of the Palisades. Ta.
“As you can see, it's behind me,” Muir said, turning and pointing to the charred rubble on his back.
Muir's jacket had a snug fit thanks to the styling clamp on the back. X/Jack Osborne, from ABC News
When he looks behind him, a wooden clamp is clearly visible on the back of his jacket.
Muir's torso was taut. X/Jack Osborne, from ABC News
Clamps that look like traditional clothespins fasten an ill-fitting ABC News branded jacket, showing off Muir's torso.
“Nice jacket bro. I'm glad you look nice and slim on the clothesline while our city burns down,” Jack Obsoun wrote X Captions for videos in posts.
Other users added their two cents, calling Muir a “pathetic” and “narcissistic” insult.
During the presidential debate between Trump and Harris. ABC
Tightening clothes using clothespins is a standard TV styling operation performed in place of traditional, permanent tailoring.
Muir is no stranger to criticism.
Conservatives slammed Caster for moderating a debate last summer, which critics said amounted to political bias against then-Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.
During the debate, the Mouse House moderator repeatedly interrupted President Trump's remarks and gave zero on-air fact-checking to gaffe-prone Vice President Kamala Harris.
