David Muir appears to have ditched his now-infamous clothespin. The ABC anchor returned to “World News Tonight” Thursday to cover the Los Angeles wildfires, one day after facing backlash for cinching his flame-retardant yellow jacket to achieve a sleeker look.

Social media users criticized ABC News anchor David Muir for appearing to make his clothing more form-fitting during his coverage of the California wildfires.

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In the realm of broadcast journalism, where appearance can sometimes overshadow content, ABC News anchor David Muir has found himself at the center of

David Muir’s perceived vanity was unfortunately evident during his coverage of the deadly Los Angeles wildfires on Wednesday. The “World News Tonight” host committed an on-air fashion blunder by inadvertently showing the camera that he had clothespins pinching the back of his flame-retardant jacket to create a better fit while reporting live on the disaster.

David Muir faced backlash for using clothespins to adjust his jacket while reporting on the Los Angeles fires, with critics labeling him vain and narcissistic as he prioritized his appearance amid the crisis.

David Muir's recent appearance during his report on the devastating Los Angeles wildfires is dividing fans online. The ABC News anchor behind World News Tonight With David Muir, who is known for his polished presentation,

ABC World News Tonight anchor David Muir is being slammed by critics after he was seen wearing clamps to cinch his flame-retardant jacket while covering the Los Angeles wildfires. The clamps were captured on camera while Muir was surveying the damage caused by the wildfires in the City of Angels.