JD Vance has been slammed after sporting an outfit which was strikingly similar to one worn by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's during his infamous Oval Office encounter with President Donald Trump . Zelensky faced criticism for his military-style black top emblazoned with the Ukrainian trident during last month's heated meeting . President Trump appeared bemused by Zelensky's choice of clothing, joking that he was "all dressed up" for the White House visit.
This prompted a right-wing journalist from Real America's Voice to question Zelensky's lack of formal wear , bluntly asking: "A lot of Americans have problems with you not respecting the dignity of this office." While Vance had labelled Zelensky "disrespectful" amid the tense exchange, he was later captured grinning as the reporter grilled the Ukrainian leader. Now, Vance's own fashion choices are under scrutiny after he was seen wearing a similar black quarter-zip during a trip to Greenland this week, a stark contrast to his earlier comments while visiting an American military base.
A social media user lambasted Vance as a "pathetic copy" of the Ukranian leader, sharing side-by-side images of both politicians in their controversial outfits. The post stated: "Incomparable original version VS. a pathetic copy.
" One X user chimed in on the debate, quipping about Vance's sartorial choices: "Where is JD's suit?" However, many people came to Vance's defense in the replies, with some mentioning his experience as a marin.