Vance Comments on Zelensky's Casual Attire During Capitol Visit Amid Ukraine Aid Scrutiny

Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) commented on Ukrainian President Zelensky wearing casual attire during his Capitol visit, referencing Sen. Majority Leader Schumer's (D-NY) recent change to the Senate dress code.
Zelensky often wears military greens to highlight Ukraine's war status amid Russia's invasion for over 18 months.
Schumer recently relaxed the formal dress code for sitting senators, though visitors and staff still expected to wear business attire.
Zelensky's visit comes as Republicans increasingly scrutinize aid given to Ukraine. Vance has opposed additional Ukraine aid.
Vance shared a letter to the White House vowing to oppose any new Ukraine aid requests, stating "Enough is enough. To these and future requests, my colleagues and I say NO."

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Vance Comments on Zelensky's Casual Attire During Capitol Visit Amid Ukraine Aid Scrutiny

Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) commented on Ukrainian President Zelensky wearing casual attire during his Capitol visit, referencing Sen. Majority Leader Schumer's (D-NY) recent change to the Senate dress code.
Zelensky often wears military greens to highlight Ukraine's war status amid Russia's invasion for over 18 months.
Schumer recently relaxed the formal dress code for sitting senators, though visitors and staff still expected to wear business attire.
Zelensky's visit comes as Republicans increasingly scrutinize aid given to Ukraine. Vance has opposed additional Ukraine aid.
Vance shared a letter to the White House vowing to oppose any new Ukraine aid requests, stating "Enough is enough. To these and future requests, my colleagues and I say NO."

thehill.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/17/2023

Zelenskyy Visits U.S. This Week, Meeting with Biden and Congress Amid Continued Support for Ukraine

9/17/2023

Senate Dress Code Loosened to Allow Fetterman to Wear Casual Clothes

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has revised the Senate's dress code to allow senators to wear whatever they choose on the floor, eliminating the requirement for business attire.

9/18/2023

Collins Jokes About Bikini Protest Over Senate Dress Code Changes For Fetterman

9/19/2023

Republicans Decry New Senate Dress Code Allowing Casual Wear Like Hoodies and Shorts

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Fetterman Meets Zelenskyy in Casual Attire, Sparking Backlash After Senate Dress Code Change

Democratic Senator John Fetterman faced criticism for attending a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in casual attire, highlighting the recent elimination of the Senate dress code.

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Fetterman's Casual Attire Sparks Senate Dress Code Controversy