David Muir Faces Backlash Over Wildfire Coverage Wardrobe Choice

The ABC anchor was criticized for using clothespins to tailor his jacket during live reporting on the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.

David Muir was seen using clothespins to cinch his flame-retardant jacket for a more fitted look while covering the Los Angeles wildfires, drawing widespread criticism online.
Social media users, including Jack Osbourne, accused Muir of prioritizing his appearance over the gravity of the disaster, where thousands have been displaced and significant destruction has occurred.
ABC News defended Muir, stating that the clothespins were applied by a producer to adjust the jacket in windy conditions moments before the broadcast.
The incident has reignited debates about the perceived vanity and image-consciousness of television news anchors during serious reporting assignments.
Muir returned to the air the following day with a noticeably looser jacket, seemingly responding to the backlash, while continuing to report on the ongoing devastation.