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Donald Trump's Rally Suit Under Scrutiny

Donald Trump's Rally Suit Under Scrutiny

Summary

President Donald Trump wore a suit from the affordable brand Jos. A. Bank during a campaign rally in Nebraska. This was different from his usual choice of expensive Brioni suits and raised questions about where the suit was made.

Key Facts

  • President Trump supported Senator Pete Ricketts at a rally in Grand Island, Nebraska.
  • Trump showed the label of his suit, revealing it was from Jos. A. Bank, a more affordable clothing brand.
  • Jos. A. Bank is an American retailer owned by Tailored Brands, which also owns Men's Wearhouse.
  • Jos. A. Bank suit prices range from about $150 to $700, much cheaper than Brioni suits which cost $5,500 to $16,000.
  • Tailored Brands is working to return to public stock markets after bankruptcy in 2020.
  • Some Jos. A. Bank suits are made in Asia (China, Bangladesh), while others, like the Joseph Abboud American Bespoke line, are made in the U.S. with imported fabrics.
  • The exact place where President Trump’s suit was made has not been confirmed.
  • The choice sparked discussion because Trump promotes American-made products in his economic policy.
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