“Glad you look nice and svelte … while our city burns to the ground,” a TV host and producer wrote.
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Glad you look nice and svelte with those clothes line pegs, while our city burns to the ground,” Osbourne wrote.
One person called Muir a “tool” and another attempted a grander take on the state of journalism.
“I can’t believe the media can continually lower our faith and expectations yet again and again they succeed,” another wrote.
“I’m glad you look good and stylish, Dot. A TV host and producer wrote, “While our city burns to the ground.”.
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When ABC News anchor David Muir was seen using a clothespin to tighten his fire-resistant jacket while reporting on the wildfires in Los Angeles on Wednesday, he was criticized for being narcissistic. Watch the video below. ).
But according to someone with knowledge of the remote broadcast, the newsman’s motivations were different.
Online accusations of vanity against the network reporter were bolstered by a number of media outlets. TV producer and host Jack Osbourne posted an X clip of Muir looking at the fire damage while reporting, revealing a clamp that resembled a clothespin and possibly another that fitted his coat more attractively.
Nice jacket, dude. Osbourne wrote, “I’m glad you look stylish with those clothes line pegs, even though our city is burning to hell.”.
The viral post sparked a lot of hate. One individual called Muir a “tool,” while another tried to offer a more comprehensive analysis of the state of journalism.
Another person commented, “It’s unbelievable that the media successfully undermines our faith and expectations time and time again.”.
However, the outlet was informed by a person Mediaite identified as a “source familiar with Muir’s live hit.”.
A producer intervened to attempt to fix [his] coat in the wind with 30 seconds to spare. David Muir’s requests were unrelated to this. “.”.
As of Thursday morning, the Associated Press said that at least five people had been killed and that nearly 2,000 buildings had been destroyed by the numerous fires, which were caused by tinder-dry conditions and strong winds.
ABC has been contacted by HuffPost for comment.
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