One of the biggest news stories in recent times was the exchange between Pres. Donald Trump and President Zelenskyy. This included something that was unexpected, why he didn’t wear a suit for his visit to the Oval Office.
When President Zelenskyy visited the White House for his meeting with Donald Trump it was to discuss the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia. Zelenskyy opted to wear a black, military-style uniform to the official meeting.
This should really come as no surprise, because he wore that suit on a regular basis but his decision not to wear a suit was criticized by some Americans. One reporter even questioned if he owned a suit.
That reporter who asked the question of the Ukrainian Pres. was Brian Glenn. He said: “Why don’t you wear a suit? You’re at the highest level in this country’s office, and you refuse to wear a suit. Do you own a suit?”
Zelenskyy replied: “I will wear a suit after this war is over. Maybe something like yours. Maybe better, maybe cheaper.”
Glenn then took to Twitter to address the matter further. He said: “I have extreme empathy for the people of Ukraine and all of those involved in this destructive war. The lives that have been lost are precious and that’s something a country can never get back. The war needs to end.”
He continued: “With that said, the United States has given Ukraine over $120b (some say it’s close to 300b) in assistance. That’s hard earned tax dollars from Americans. (Which most Americas are against funding).
“President Zelenskyy has worn the green jumpsuit (or something similar) on every occasion when meeting other world leaders, dressed respectfully for the occasion.
“For him, once again, to enter the highest office in the most powerful nation in the world, dressed as he did, reflects his inner disrespect for not only our country, the President and the US citizens that have made it possible for Ukraine to survive as long as they have to this point. (Financially speaking).”
OFFICIAL RESPONSE TO SUIT QUESTION
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— Brian Glenn (@brianglenntv) March 1, 2025
“Moments after my exchange with President Zelenskyy, we began to hear a slightly different tone/mood from him when engaging with President Trump and VP JD Vance as his attire in fact did begin to reflect his overall attitude towards the negotiations.
“So yes, you can judge a book by its cover.
“With that said, I pray for an ending to this war and peace in that region.”