Watch Zelenskyy’s epic response to reporter Brian Glenn who criticized him for not wearing a suit during his first White House visit. The viral moment at yesterday’s meeting with Trump shows the Ukrainian president’s quick wit and humor.
Yesterday, all eyes were on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as he made his second visit to the White House this year to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump. After a tense and controversial first meeting that devolved into a media spectacle, Zelenskyy’s return was marked by an unexpected moment of humor that quickly went viral.
In February, Zelenskyy’s visit to the U.S. had spiraled into a fiasco. He was seeking international help to end the war that Russia had started by invading Ukraine in 2022. But what he received was far from what he had hoped for. Trump accused him of “gambling with World War 3,” while U.S. politician JD Vance scolded him for not expressing enough gratitude for the U.S. support. To make matters worse, American reporter Brian Glenn questioned Zelenskyy’s decision not to wear a suit, asking: “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?”
It was a moment that overshadowed the critical diplomatic talks, driving a wedge between Ukraine and its most powerful allies at a time when unity was essential.
Fast forward to yesterday’s meeting. Zelenskyy returned to the Oval Office three days after Trump’s meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska, and this time there was no room for controversy or theatrics. The Ukrainian president appeared in a sharp suit, a stark contrast to the military fatigues he had worn during his earlier visit.
REPORTER: "You look fabulous in that suit."
POTUS: "That's the reporter that attacked you last time."
ZELENSKYY: "I remember…He's in the same suit. I changed. You are not." 😂 pic.twitter.com/VFrSD7wdlH
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) August 18, 2025
Reporter Brian Glenn, who was once again present at the meeting, praised Zelenskyy’s new look, calling him “fabulous” in his suit. However, before Glenn could settle into his apology for the February incident, Zelenskyy delivered a comeback that would quickly make headlines.
With a sly smile, Zelenskyy responded, “You’re wearing the same suit, I’ve changed, you have not.” The room burst into laughter, including Trump, who appeared amused by the remark.
The playful retort went viral almost instantly, with many praising Zelenskyy for handling the situation with grace and humor. “What a clever way to put that reporter in his place while smiling,” one Twitter user wrote.
Zelenskyy’s witty response was a reminder of his ability to handle the toughest situations with poise, even in the face of unnecessary criticism.
