A Fox News Contributor Was Mocked For Wearing What Looked Like A Tiny Bulletproof Vest At The Border

[left-of-center2012]

As images from the segment spread online, Lawrence Jones was quickly mocked for wearing the vest, including by reporters who have covered the border area for years and never needed to wear a bulletproof vest for their work.

Several reporters said they had conducted ride-alongs with CBP agents and were not required to wear protective gear. BuzzFeed News journalists have also frequently reported from the border with CBP officials, and have not been asked or required to wear the vests.

Some people pointed out that the vest didn't seem to be the right size for Jones, while others questioned whether it had a (metal bullet proof) plate inside of it.
There has never, ever been any requirement or need to wear a flak jacket at the US-Mexico border, and nobody's ever heard of a reporter doing so at any time.

"That's a decorative prop, not a functional piece of protective gear.
Next time you might want to buy the vest from the adults section."

https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/salvadorhernandez/fox-news-lawrence-jones-border-vest

[ornotna]

1. Gotta be ready for the hordes of invaders

[bitterross]

2. They needed to make sure US Law Enforcement didn't shoot him

As I understand it. One of the reasons he was issued the vest was possibly because he needed to be identified as a credentialed reporter.

Which basically means they needed to tag the black/brown man with something that would let all the gun-happy people know not to shoot him

[left-of-center2012]

4. "As I understand it"

Here.
Put on this toy vest so we know who you are.

[StarryNite]

3. For goodness sake!

"That's a decorative prop, not a functional piece of protective gear.
Next time you might want to buy the vest from the adults section."

[Demovictory9]

5. lol

[underpants]

6. I don't think the rainbow would have played well on Fox News. LOL.

[lapucelle]

7. Kush...

[left-of-center2012]

9. Kushner's photo was not at the US-Mexico border

"During a brief jaunt to Iraq earlier this week, photographers snapped Kushner checking in on the government happenings: flak jacket, blazer, khakis and all."

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/jared-kushner-went-to-iraq-and-couldnt-have-looked-more-out-of-place_n_58e67ee0e4b07da813249d13

[lapucelle]

10. I know...but his vest was equally absurd,

especially worn over a preppy blue blazer.

[Vinca]

8. It looks more like a relic from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

But wow, what a tough guy protecting himself from those dangerous women with their babies.