Bernie Sanders received backlash after he stepped out in a pricey jacket Monday for Mayor Bill de Basio's second term swearing-in ceremony in New York City.

The longtime Vermont Senator sported a $690 Burton 2L LZ down coat in the brisk weather New Year's Day and was since dubbed a 'stylish socialist' by The Washington Times.

Sanders, 76, is known for his advocacy of lower and middle-class Americans, whom he expressed his support of during his speech and often on his social media platform.

'Democratic Socialism means democracy. It means creating a government that represents all of us, not just the wealthiest people in America,' Sanders wrote to his Twitter page back in early 2016 prior to Donald Trump's election win.

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US Senator Bernie Sanders speaks during the mayor, comptroller, public advocate inauguration for 2nd term in frigid weather in front of City Hall Monday in New York

Sanders swore in Mayor Bill de Blasio as Mayor of NYC for second term. Frigid temperatures made for a shorter and less crowded ceremony

Sanders was criticized for wearing this $690 Burton 2L LZ down coat while supporting poor Americans

One year later, Sanders penned in a post: 'In terms of our relationship with poor and working people, America's record is worse than virtually any other country on earth.'

Newsweek since slammed the Independent politician for his compromising statements - as the site pointed out that he is 'one of the richest politicians' who has 'three houses.'

A social media statement by Sanders from April said: 'How many yachts do billionaires need? How many cars do they need? Give us a break. You can't have it all.'

Meanwhile, Sanders kept silent on the matter Monday, and said in the beginning of his speech: 'Now, by Vermont standards this is a warm and pleasant afternoon.'

Democratic Mayor de Blasio, a Sanders' supporter, chuckled over the comments as he listened to the six-minute speech which praised the 'good news' in New York in contrast to the 'bad news' over in Washington, the New York Times reported of the event.

'Instead of pandering to billionaires we have a government here which has chosen to listen to the needs of working families,' Sanders said.

The comments led to Sanders administering de Blasio's oath of office, while the mayor took to the mic.

He shared his appreciation of his supporters while discussing the promising four years ahead.

'Something big is happening in New York City, something new, something different, something that has begun a new progressive era in this city's history,' de Blasio said.

'Something is being done here that matters to all of us, but is also being felt far beyond our borders.'



Sanders swears in Bill de Blasio as Mayor during the inauguration for his second term in New York

Sanders and Mr. de Blasio speak while standing together during the swearing-in ceremony