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The positive wind blowing for the President of Ukraine, Zelensky, who went to Washington with a surprise visit and addressed the US congress, was suddenly reversed. The Ukrainian leader was the target of criticism because of the dress he preferred during his official visit.
Ukrainian President Zelensky’s surprise visit to the USA caused controversy in the USA as well as in Russia.
Russia, on the other side of the war, interpreted Zelensky’s visit to Washington as a provocation and a challenge, as expected. However, the discussions in the USA focused more on the President of Ukraine, Zelensky, rather than the visit.
EVERYONE DOESN’T SUPPORT ZELENSKI AS BIDEN
While Zelenski was frequently applauded by congressmen, who addressed the US Congress during his visit to Washington and called for increased military aid, Republicans, who will win a majority in the House of Representatives in January, are looking for Ukraine. “blank check” They often say they won’t.
President Biden as long as the war continues UkraineAlthough he emphasized that the support to .
DRESS WAS THE ISSUE OF DISCUSSION
Zelenski wore a green sweatshirt, light-colored pants and boots throughout his Washington visit. On the other hand, US President Joe Biden preferred a dark navy blue suit and yellow-dark blue tie.
The fact that the Ukrainian leader came to the United States, especially to the congress, in casual attire, angered a large segment of the US media and right-wing critics.
HIGHLY TALKING SIMPLICATION
Tucker Carlson on his Fox News show, Zelenski’s ‘manager of a strip club demanding money’ He said he dressed like
“SHOW SOME RESPECT AND HIRE A SUIT”
Wendell Husebo, author of Breitbart, stated that Zelenski came to the White House to demand more than $45 billion in aid. “Show some respect and rent a suit for $45 billion.” said.
“The ungrateful man has no respect”
Policy editor Emma-Jo Morris said:Zelenski flies to the USA but still can’t wear a suit.” then Newsmax host Benny Johnson spoke even more harshly and “This ungrateful man doesn’t have the decency to wear a suit in the White House. He has no respect for the country that finances his survival. The sweatpants, the rogue Eastern European mafia. That’s a huge insult.” said.
FLY WITH THE GOVERNMENT’S PRIVATE JET, NOT WEARING A SUIT
Fox Again NewsCommenting commentator Peter Schiff was also critical:
“I know there was a war, but Zelenski is not under fire right now. He flew to Washington in a US government private jet, arrived at the White House in a chauffeur-driven private vehicle but still wore a sweatshirt. I think the appropriate attire is a suit.”
LIKE CHURCHILL
Argument USA It was not limited to the media and critics and spread to social media as well. Some users Zelenskyyour chosen outfit ‘disrespect’ Some have compared him to British leader Winston Churchill, who visited the White House in 1941 in military uniform.
Zelensky supporters accused critics of the Ukrainian leader of being pro-Moscow.
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