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Reporter shares response after President Zelenskyy had brutal answer when asked why he didn’t wear a suit to White House

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Published 12:22 2 Mar 2025 GMT

Reporter shares response after President Zelenskyy had brutal answer when asked why he didn’t wear a suit to White House

American reporter Brian Glenn asked President Zelenskyy if he owns a suit

Niamh Shackleton

Niamh Shackleton

The debate about President Zelenskyy's attire at the White House continues.

On Friday (February 28), Zelenskyy visited the White House for a historic meeting with Donald Trump.

Since the the war broke out in Ukraine when Russia invaded the country in February 2022, Zelenskyy has only worn all-black, military-style attire to official meetings – Friday included.

While this is nothing new for Zelenskyy, his decision not to wear a suit drew critcism from Americans, with one reporter questioning if he even owned a suit.

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Trump jibed that Zelenskyy had 'dressed up' for the meeting (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Trump jibed that Zelenskyy had 'dressed up' for the meeting (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

The reporter to pose such a question was Brian Glenn. He asked the Ukrainian president: "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, who is dating controversial congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, went on to address the matter further on Twitter.

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"I have extreme empathy for the people of Ukraine and all of those involved in this destructive war," his lengthy tweet began.

"The lives that have been lost are precious and that’s something a country can never get back. The war needs to end."

Brian Glenn is dating Marjorie Taylor Greene (Kent Nishimura/Getty Images)
Brian Glenn is dating Marjorie Taylor Greene (Kent Nishimura/Getty Images)

The reporter went on: "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).

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"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)."

"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," Glenn continued.

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"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."

Taylor Greene has also weighed in on the matter.

Sharing a clip of Glenn asking Zelenskyy the question, the Republican penned: "I’m so proud of @brianglenntv for pointing out that Zelensky has so much disrespect for America that he can’t even wear a suit in the Oval Office when he comes to beg for money from our President!!"

Featured Image Credit: Chen Mengtong/China News Service/VCG via Getty Images

Topics: Marjorie Taylor Greene, News, Politics, Russia, US News, Ukraine, World News, Donald Trump, Fashion

Niamh Shackleton
Niamh Shackleton

Niamh Shackleton is an experienced journalist for UNILAD, specialising in topics including mental health and showbiz, as well as anything Henry Cavill and cat related. She has previously worked for OK! Magazine, Caters and Kennedy.

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