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Trump makes a fashion statement with more affordable Jos. A. Bank suit

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Miller, B. (2026, October 7). Trump makes a fashion statement with more affordable Jos. A. Bank suit. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/4757490/trump-affordable-fashion-statement-new-suit/

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Washington Examiner · collected 2026-10-07 · by Britta Miller

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President Donald Trump wore a Jos. A. Bank suit during a rally in Nebraska on Monday, marking a shift from his usual Brioni suits which start at $5,500. This change highlights Trump's move towards more affordable clothing options; Jos. A. Bank offers suits for around $950 as part of their markdowns and sales strategy. Internet users noted the significance of this fashion choice, with some commenting on its perceived connection to being "a man of the people."
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At a rally in Grand Island, Nebraska on Monday night, President Donald Trump revealed he was wearing a suit from Jos. A. Bank, which ranges between $250 and $580. This marks a departure from his long-standing association with the luxury Italian brand Brioni, whose suits typically cost between $5,500 and $16,200. Trump had previously worn Brioni suits since hosting The Apprentice in the 2000s. The revelation sparked discussion on social media about Trump's fashion choices and his previous claims of exclusively wearing high-end brands like Brioni.

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Brioni Italian Jos A Bank Jos. A. Bank Nebraska

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Brioni ORG · 5× Trump PERSON · 4× Jos A Bank ORG · 2× Jos. A. Bank ORG · 2× China GPE · 1× Donald Trump PERSON · 1× Italian NORP · 1× Italy GPE · 1× Jos. A. Bank’s ORG · 1× Nebraska GPE · 1×

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Jos. A. Bank’s website showcases its low prices with multiple sales and markdowns, and it says it offers “an extensive selection of beautifully made, classically styled tailored and casual clothing and prices typically 20 to 30 percent below our competitors.’
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Trump makes a fashion statement with more affordable Jos. A. Bank suit · assertive framing

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President Donald Trump is shaking up the fashion world by breaking from his signature Italian suits — and opting for a more affordable Jos. A. Bank suit. asserted
Trump → shake → suit
The president flaunted the suit during a rally in Nebraska on Monday. asserted
president → flaunt → Monday
He stood on the stage, holding both sides of his suit jacket open to the audience. asserted
He → stand → audience
Embroidered inside, the jacket lining read, “Jos. A. Bank.” asserted
lining → embroider → Bank
Jos. A. Bank’s website showcases its low prices with multiple sales and markdowns, and it says it offers “an extensive selection of beautifully made, classically styled tailored and casual clothing and prices typically 20 to 30 percent below our competitors.’ asserted
it → showcase → competitors
The suits are produced internationally, including in China. asserted
suits → produce → China
The move marks a noticeable shift from Trump’s signature Brioni suits, which are custom-made in Italy. asserted
which → mark → Italy
The cheapest online suits start at $5,500. asserted
suits → start → 5,500
Trump became closely associated with Brioni in the 2000s and during his years hosting The Apprentice. asserted
Trump → associate → Apprentice
He also brokered an agreement for the luxury retailer to set up shop in the then-Trump International Hotel in Washington. asserted
retailer → broker → Washington
The retailer relocated shortly before the hotel was sold and rebranded as the Waldorf Astoria. asserted
hotel → relocate → Astoria
The New York Times confirmed in 2016 that Trump wore Brioni leading up to the presidential election. asserted
Trump → confirm → election
Comments on X highlighted the president’s change in suit. asserted
Comments → highlight → suit
7 suits for $950,” one user said. asserted
user → say → 950
“Common wisdom has long been that Trump only wears Brioni suits (Brioni supplied him with wardrobe for The Apprentice) but lately he’s been wearing this navy Jos A Bank suit,” another said. asserted
another → wear → suit
The Washington Examiner contacted the White House for comment. asserted
Examiner → contact → comment
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