On social media, many viewers were stunned after a video captured Megyn Kelly criticizing David Muir for vanity while reporting on LA wildfires.
Megyn Kelly recently criticized ABC News anchor David Muir for his “abject vanity” while covering the wildfires in Los Angeles. Kelly took issue with Muir’s appearance on camera, particularly his use of clothespins to cinch his jacket.
David Muir’s fashion faux pas during wildfire coverage
Previously, ABC News anchor David Muir is facing backlash on social media after being accused of being “narcissistic” and “pathetic” for adjusting his appearance while reporting on the deadly Los Angeles wildfires.
On X platform, a user, who gose by@JackOsbourne shared a video of ABC’s David Muir being roasted for his looks while reporting on the deadly LA fires.
The video has the caption: “Nice Jacket Bro. Glad you look nice and svelte with those clothes line pegs, while our city burns to the ground.”
While reporting from the devastated areas in Southern California, Muir wore a yellow firefighter jacket.
However, it was clear the jacket was not properly fitted. Muir used clothespins at the back to pull the jacket in, making his waist appear smaller on camera.
David Muir’s fashion sparked debate among viewers.
On social media, Muir’s Jacket Cinched with clothespins Sparks Social media backlash
As Muir reported from the scene, his clothespins became visible, prompting social media users to criticize him. One user wrote, “Nice Jacket Bro. Glad you look nice and svelte with those clothes line pegs, while our city burns to the ground.”
Others also labeled Muir “pathetic” and “narcissistic” for his apparent vanity during such a tragic event.
In the comment selection, many viwers criticized David Muir for vanity while reporting on LA wildfires.
One person said: They tend to do this to hold wires and microphone parts in place. also the coast could move around alot causing noise. I dnt think he really cares if his hips are looking good .
A second wrote: Mayb…just a hunch…with the wind…coat flaps…adds unwanted sounds..thus worse audio for people listening to the story…..but “thats just a theory….”
While a third commented: It was windy
Someone else said: Mr gentlemen quarterly – pretty boy.
Another added: Priorities matter. The focus should be on the devastating impact of the LA fires, not David Muir’s attire.
Megyn Kelly calls out David Muir’s “fake fireman” look
Kelly slammed Muir for “wearing a fake fireman’s jacket” and pointed out his vanity.
“What you’re seeing on the close up as he turns to reference the scene behind him and shows us his back, which clearly he wasn’t anticipating would make it on cam, his clothes pins, pulling his jacket in, cinching it…so that his waist looks more svelte on camera,” Kelly said during Thursday’s episode of her SiriusXM podcast “The Megyn Kelly Show.”
“The abject vanity of this man,” Kelly added.
“This is not dress up time,” she said. “That’s something that my little boys did when they were still in the single digits…not on the news when people are dying.”
“What are you doing?”
“Yes, he’s an actor who’s worried about his own vanity and beauty on camera. God forbid you think David Muir might be a little boxy in the waist,” she said.
Additionally, Kelly also labels Muir’s Actions as “abject vanity”
During her SiriusXM podcast, “The Megyn Kelly Show,” Kelly called Muir’s behavior “abject vanity.” She emphasized that his focus on appearance was inappropriate given the seriousness of the disaster. “This is not dress-up time,” Kelly said.
She compared Muir’s actions to those of children “still in the single digits,” not to a respected news anchor reporting on a crisis.
It’s common in television to use clothespins to adjust clothing for a more flattering fit, especially in place of permanent tailoring. However, viewers felt that Muir’s decision to prioritize his appearance over the gravity of the situation was in poor taste.
In short, the incident has sparked a larger conversation about the responsibilities of news anchors and the appropriate conduct while reporting from disaster zones.