The $60 dress worn by Jennifer Rauchet, the third wife of the U.S. Secretary of Defense, sparks controversy Peter Heggs,exist White House According to news.com.au, Australia’s major news website, tragedy occurred at the Journalists Association dinner last Saturday.
Jennifer Rauchet was photographed with her husband, a US government official, wearing a dress that sold for a reported $42 (approximately AU$59) on fast-fashion website Shein.
However, when someone criticizes Heggs Things quickly changed when the 41-year-old third wife faced multiple charges, including forced labour, environmental damage and the use of toxic substances, over her choice of a dusty pink off-the-shoulder dress from a Chinese retailer.
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Ella Devi faces backlash for slamming Jennifer Rauchet’s sartorial choices
Ella Devi, an outspoken critic who calls herself a “socialist socialite,” was the target of online harassment after criticizing the former Fox News producer’s cheap dress.
“Pete Hegeseth’s wife wore a Temu dress to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner (I’m not kidding),” the rising fashion influencer posted on X, along with a screenshot of a similar dress from a Shein competitor.
However, the 18-year-old’s comments about Rauchet’s dress choice didn’t go down well, as many praised the mother-of-four for her “affordable” evening wear.
“She looks great. I thought the left was ‘eating the rich’? Now you want to dunk on people who didn’t waste $10,000 on something to wear once?” exclaimed right-wing provocateur Laura Loomer.
One user said on X: “This was an attempted assassination and you’re shaming women for their fashion choices.”
“Omg she’s wearing something you don’t like and it’s reasonably priced. Check your privilege,” said another.
“Why does this matter? If she spends $5,000 on a dress, she’s going to be held back for being ‘out of touch,'” a third user wrote.
“She looks beautiful. Who cares where she bought it or how much it cost,” a fourth commented.
Ella Devi Devi reacts to backlash
At the same time, some people are concerned Devi’s Obvious Hypocrisy – The teen frequently shows off her own designs on social media, including Chanel bags, Burberry and Givenchy, the New York Post reports.
In response to the criticism she faced on
Some supported Devi’s sentiments, with one commenting: “It would be better if our politicians wore American designers.”
Inside Hegseth and Lochte’s Marriage
Hegseth and Rauchet were married on August 16, 2019, at Trump National Golf Club in Little Maneck, New Jersey.
The couple, who have been together since meeting while working at Fox News, currently have a blended family of seven children.
At Saturday’s White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, dramatic footage captured Secret Service agents rushing to remove Hegseth after gunfire erupted outside the ballroom.
