Newsom slammed for sporting expensive jacket in update on wildfires – Washington Examiner
Recently, California Governor Gavin Newsom faced criticism for wearing a high-priced jacket during a public update on the state’s wildfire recovery efforts. the jacket, estimated to cost between $3,750 and $6,000, sparked backlash among social media users, who argued that his choice of attire was inappropriate given the context, as he was addressing middle-class fire victims.Many comments on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) highlighted the disconnect between Newsom’s expensive fashion and the struggles of Californians, including rising costs of living and insurance. This incident is not the first time Newsom has been mocked for his clothing choices, as he previously faced ridicule for wearing a fleece jacket while encouraging residents to conserve energy during a heatwave. Critics have called him “out of touch,” especially in light of his recent moves into a luxury mansion. Newsom’s office has yet to respond to the criticism, which adds to the ongoing debate surrounding the governor’s image and approach to public relations.
Newsom slammed for sporting expensive jacket in update on wildfires
A handful of social media users were upset over Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D-CA) choice of jacket on Tuesday, specifically at how costly it likely was.
The California governor was speaking at an event updating the public on removing structural debris following the wildfires in southern California. After the event, however, several users pointed out the gray jacket Newsom was wearing, with some pointing out that the jacket may have cost up to $6,000.
“NOTE TO SELF: Never ever wear a $6000 jacket when attempting to show compassion to middle class fire victims who have lost everything & have inadequate insurance,” one user on X wrote. “What’s @CAgovernor thinking?”
🔥 🤦🏽♂️ NOTE TO SELF: Never ever wear a $6000 jacket when attempting to show compassion to middle class fire victims who have lost everything & have inadequate insurance.
What’s @CAgovernor thinking?
Even if I had the $ I’d never spend even 1/10 that on a jacket. 🧥 https://t.co/HgmULPAzC7 pic.twitter.com/y075HWkFz8
— Houman David Hemmati, MD, PhD (@houmanhemmati) February 12, 2025
“Looks like Gavin Newsom’s jacket/sweater/ Kim Jung Un tribute wasn’t just a fashion choice, but a full rebrand,” read one post.
Looks like Gavin Newsom’s jacket/sweater/ Kim Jung Un tribute wasn’t just a fashion choice, but a full rebrand pic.twitter.com/MLNJUoLZ50
— Kevin Dalton (@TheKevinDalton) February 12, 2025
“No event held in front of a chainlink fence calls for a $3,750 cashmere jacket,” read another post.
No event held in front of a chainlink fence calls for a $3,750 cashmere jacket. pic.twitter.com/bSZ4oMk4Rt
— Karen Hanretty (@karenhanretty) February 12, 2025
“Always good to bust out the $4k+ jacket when trying to rebrand yourself as ‘just a guy for the people’…” a user on X wrote.
Always good to bust out the $4k+ jacket when trying to rebrand yourself as “just a guy for the people”…#RecallGavinNewsom pic.twitter.com/kCp8rZM7ib
— Jenn Cheng (@THATJennCheng) February 12, 2025
“And here is Gavin Newsom wearing a $5,000 jacket,” a user wrote.
And here is Gavin Newson wearing a $5,000. jacket.https://t.co/DGc9LIg7ML
— Randy Dobbin (@RandyDobbin) February 12, 2025
“California struggles with high cost of gas at the pump, outrageous insurance premiums, free health insurance for undocumented and bloated state bureaucracy to no ends,” a user wrote on X. “This guy wears a $3,750 friggin cashmere jacket is so out of touch!”
Governor @GavinNewsom:
Call your office!California struggles with high cost of gas at the pump, outrageous insurance premiums, free health insurance for undocumented and bloated state bureaucracy to no ends.
This guy wears $3,750 friggin cashmere jacket is so out of touch! https://t.co/u4qtPojS9N
— Allen J. Wilson 🇺🇸 🇮🇹 🇮🇪 (@AllenJWilson) February 12, 2025
“Hey, California folks in LA county!” A user wrote on X. “While sporting a $5000 cashmere jacket, Gavin Newsom and His wife has a message for you. They just moved into their new $9 million dollar mansion! Stay safe out there!”
Hey, California folks in LA county! While sporting a $5000 cashmere jacket, Gavin Newsom and His wife has a message for you.
They just moved into their new $9 million dollar mansion! Stay safe out there! https://t.co/SOqoUMPBCm pic.twitter.com/xYx1Vd5CfJ
— Vicki Lynn 🇺🇸 (@VickiLynn47) February 12, 2025
It is not the first time a jacket worn by the California governor has been mocked online, as several users knocked the governor for wearing a fleece jacket during a record heatwave in 2022. Newsom was wearing the jacket during a video in which he urged California residents to not use air conditioning after 4 p.m.
The Washington Examiner has contacted Newsom’s office for comment.
Last week, Newsom met with President Donald Trump at the White House, which was about the state’s continued recovery efforts from the southern wildfires. The governor commended Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin for doing “an amazing job” with helping Los Angeles in its first phase of debris removal, which he said was being accomplished “at record pace.”
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