Bernie Sanders Reacts to Inauguration Mittens Memes
Bernie Sanders has reacted to thosemittens memes — and his response is as Bernie as it gets. The Vermont senator told reporters on Thursday that the viral photo of him from President Joe Biden's Inauguration the day prior «makes people aware that we make good mittens in Vermont.» «We have some good coats as well,» he added, according to NBC News' Garrett Haake. Sanders' bundled-up look — courtesy of a Burton down jacket and patterned mittens made by a local Vermont teacher named Jen Ellis — went viral on Wednesday with the hashtag #BerniesMittens. “We have some good coats, as well,” he adds.In an interview with CBS' Gayle King on Inauguration Day, Sanders explained the practicality of his outfit. «In Vermont we dress warm.