‘Own A Suit?’ — Zelenskyy’s Attire During Address To Congress Questioned On Social Media | International Association of Digital Marketing Professionals (IADMP)

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WASHINGTON DC, MARCH 16, 2016: Nancy Pelosi (D–CA), Speaker of the House introduces Ukraine’s President … [+]Volodymyr Zeleskyy to address the U.S. Congress on March 16th, 2022 at the Capitol in Washington DC. Zelenskyy addresses Congress, as Ukraine defends itself against an ongoing Russian invasion. (Photo by J. Scott Applewhite-Pool/Getty Images)

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On Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered an impassioned speech to the United States Congress, during which he urged for the implementation of a no-fly zone, asked for additional aircraft and air defense systems, and called for the creation of a new security alliance – even as he vowed Ukraine will never join NATO.

Zelenskyy spoke virtualy from Kyiv and thanked President Joe Biden also for his “personal involvement” in the defence of Ukraine.

Respect has been shown for the leader of Ukraine’s social media accounts, where he is often plain-spoken but even plainer dressed. Peter Schiff, an investor adviser and financial pundit, challenged Zelenskyy’s decision to wear a certain outfit after Wednesday’s address.

I understand that times can be difficult, but does the president of #Ukraine not own a suit?” While I have little respect for the current U.S. Congress members, I wouldn’t speak to them in a tee-shirt. On Twitter, Schiff (@PeterSchiff wrote that I would not want to disrespect either the institution nor the United States.

Criticism quickly focused on Schiff and pointed out a typo in his tweet.

This is your worst ever take. Peter, this guy is not going anywhere with his clothing rack. @QTRResearch also corrected the spelling of ‘United States.’

Schiff replied, adding that despite all the responses, he had never noticed that typo. He wasn’t in combat on the battlefield. His face was powdered by someone. His hair looked great and was neatly trimmed. That t-shirt was his choice. He could’ve chosen something more informal.”

However, social media replies indicate that it appears the damage has been done.

Jon Cooper (@joncoopertweets), Democratic strategist and former majority leader of the Suffolk County legislative, tweeted, “Good god, Peter, you’re a complete A**HOLE. It’s amazing that you didn’t delete this tweet already.

He is trying to save lives, and he puts his life on the line to do it – that speaks volumes about the man he really is.

John Law (@JohnLawMedia), a writer, said even blunter, “It’s March, but it’s the dumbest thing that I’ll ever see on Twitter this year.

Is it a joke? Kyiv is being brutally attacked with masses of civilians dying and Zelenskyy should think about a suit?”, tweeted Olga Lautman @OlgaNYC1211, senior fellow at Center for European Policy Analysis.

Schiff, on the other hand, was unaffected and said, “It’s just not about impressing anyone.” It is just about common respect. It’s just common respect. He doesn’t have to wear a suit because he isn’t on the battlefield with his nation. His t-shirts can be found in the same closet that he uses to reach for his suit.

For the record, Zelenskyy does own a suit – and …read more

Source:: Social Media Explorer