I'm fed up with this nonsense about suits. Such an antiquated costume anyway. Let's hope that when the king meets Zelensky he doesn't wear a suit, but perhaps a skirt? I mean, a kilt ... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... - ThreadSky

Bit of casual xenophobia/racism there, Jenny Jones.

Gross naivety by the BBC.

It was an ambush.
Zelensky “provoked” nothing.

Superficial reporting by the nation’s broadcaster.

Utterly embarrassing.

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mcqueenite.bsky.social•1 day ago

& it wasn't the suit as that question came from the partner of MTG (jewish lazer Qanon nut job) I believe it was staged to try & humiliate & give them a reason to withdraw help which they were planning to do anyway with or without mineral deal

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kevinressler.bsky.social•1 day ago

I am disgusted that the DOGEgreene boyfriend even had a spot close to a real president and hero.

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d3rrick.bsky.social•1 day ago

It looks like the Russians are running the BBC these days.

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laislabonita.bsky.social•1 day ago

What a load of crap about clothing. They should think about this. ‘for the Lord seeth not as man seeth. For man looketh on the outwar man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.”

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samswaine.bsky.social•23 hours ago

I’m more annoyed that the journalist/editor were even able to pass this off as ‘news’.

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puddle575.bsky.social•1 day ago

Just the headline explains why I have no confidence in BBC news anymore.

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gregcarrhope.bsky.social•1 day ago

I have no trouble with Zekenskyy’s choice of attire. Shameful what Vance and Trump did to him on live TV.

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tonzerwee.bsky.social•1 day ago

During the war Churchill went to the White House. He turned up in his war time boiler suit. Of course Trump wouldn’t have met Churchill as he’d have sided with Hitler.

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sidrovia1.bsky.social•1 day ago

Disappointing but so pleased that he got the costume and price jibes to the clown who asked the question.

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lochend.bsky.social•1 day ago

The king is often in one, disrespecting the office of king.

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cheshiredoglady.bsky.social•1 day ago

Why does the BBC think that that headline is acceptable? FFS!

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pindsvinesteve.bsky.social•1 day ago

And lets not forget this berk, looking so respectful in his suit and tie!

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pindsvinesteve.bsky.social•1 day ago

Or David Cameron laying into Corbyn. https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/feb/24/david-cameron-launches-personal-attack-on-jeremy-corbyns-appearance?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

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pindsvinesteve.bsky.social•1 day ago

When Evo Morales met Jaun Carlos II - "Is there no one who might lend Mr Morales a dark suit?" asked a writer from Spain's conservative ABC newspaper. Others sprang to the defence of the new leader. The sweater, declared Manuel Rivas in El País, is a "knitted declaration against invisibility".

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spinningoutloud.bsky.social•1 day ago

It’s true, real respect means dressing authentically.

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sandypuke.bsky.social•1 day ago

His dress is authentic.

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spinningoutloud.bsky.social•1 day ago

Utterly. Through and through.

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nkdgardener.bsky.social•1 day ago

Men in suits are the root cause of most of our problems

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joadamou.bsky.social•1 day ago

It actually would have sent a huge message of solidarity to Zelenskyy at today’s summit in london if all those attending wore mufti instead of suits! Even if it was just to send a huge gesture of defiance to Trump and Vance.

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ceaselessness.bsky.social•1 day ago

Or military fatigues or a yellow and blue tie!

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lccscotland.bsky.social•1 day ago

Churchill not wearing a suit at the White House were told.

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averyid.bsky.social•2 days ago

I think the lack of a suit is the least of the problem. May be the BBC should look at Trump's behaviour.

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sandypuke.bsky.social•1 day ago

Have you read the article?

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theresisterssister.bsky.social•1 day ago

What a nonsense when it comes to light that the alleged 'reporter' who so disrespectfully confronted Pres. Zelenskky abt his dress, turns out to be none other than MT Greene's boyfriend! Obvs a plant to embarrass Ukraine's Pres, he was both rude & ill mannered!

https://www.thedailybeast.com/mtgs-boyfriend-dresses-up-as-reporter-to-confront-zelensky/

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richardcornish.bsky.social•1 day ago

But it was ok for this chap, whose bust was right behind Trump! https://preview.redd.it/winston-churchill-at-the-white-house-in-1942-not-wearing-a-v0-0l2fln6hzyle1.jpeg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=d3bf18b3824b0d185029316fa5d1f9a8261d1a2e

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snig.bsky.social•1 day ago

What would they have said about this attire, I wonder?
https://bsky.app/profile/himself132.bsky.social/post/3ljckv67gfk2v

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fuzzyfx.bsky.social•1 day ago

I saw it described as a 'war onesy'.

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snig.bsky.social•1 day ago

I doubt Winston would approve, lol.

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cshortle.bsky.social•1 day ago

The man who made the comment is Rep Marge Greens bf. The meeting was a performative set up, possibly even the suit comment. They really are that low.

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mariannescooty.bsky.social•1 day ago

Written by Mike Wendling - a name we must remember to forget

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sb4jb.bsky.social•1 day ago

I think it was Zelensky’s great retort that maybe his suit would be better than the reporters, and maybe cheaper, that threw the five year old Vance into apoplexy. It was a fantastic response that was much overlooked. 😎

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greenrevolutionary.bsky.social•1 day ago

Yer a wee gallus lassie, so you are!!!

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greenjennyjones.bsky.social•1 day ago

Thanks!

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digby-uk.bsky.social•1 day ago

Maybe Zelenskyy should have dressed like a US Government official... And brought the chainsaw.

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lucyarnold.bsky.social•2 days ago

That's should read "How Zelenskyy wearing battle fatigues, like Churchill did when meeting with FDR during WW2, was used as an excuse by a draft dodging bully to shamefully ambush him"

Well done Haltbakk Bunkers btw! 🇳🇴 🇺🇦

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tonzerwee.bsky.social•1 day ago

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lucyarnold.bsky.social•1 day ago

Disrespectful Churchill, not turning up in a suit (sarcasm btw 😉)

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paulthorogood.bsky.social•2 days ago

It’s funny how Musk dresses like a toddler when in the Oval Office and doesn’t draw the same criticism from US media or Trump and Vance

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farawaywatcher.bsky.social•1 day ago

If you need a suit to feel important……. The US Government are no better than school boys bullies with no experience of life.

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sallylowe.bsky.social•1 day ago

More like it was an off the cuff, childish way of beginning the ambush...

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trevbreaker.bsky.social•1 day ago

Shows how shallow those maga freaks are.

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johnhull.bsky.social•2 days ago

The whole thing with the suit was an excuse (or a signal?) to start the pile on.

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candidepeel.bsky.social•1 day ago

Yep. Glenn's question triggered a dramatic shift in, certainly, Vance's attitude and behaviour. Almost as if it was planned. As with the WH apparently asking Zelensky, in advance, to wear a suit, knowing full well he wouldn't, and why.

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videokev.bsky.social•1 day ago

It was absolutely planned.

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kathmcymru.bsky.social•1 day ago

There is a dig by Trump when he greeted Zelensky saying something along the lines of 'You dressed up.' Obviously, Zelensky didn't rise to the bait so they had to try again.

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michael-martin22.bsky.social•1 day ago

Churchill wore fatigues to the White House during WW2 without disrespecting the Americans and Musk is often seen in the Oval Office wearing a t’shirt under his jacket.This ambush was pre- planned and Trump made a derogatory remark about his appearance as he greeted Zelenskyy outside the White House.

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amoonshot.bsky.social•1 day ago

He should be wearing his military dress, as his country is at war.

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hfmatters.bsky.social•2 days ago

Agree. Criticism is more revealing of how petty-minded and malicious are Trump and gang. Did Modi get same treatment for his choice of clothes on recent visit to Oval Office? Of course not

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dutchnewchurch.bsky.social•1 day ago

It's a good thing that the PotUS wasn't such a sensitive snowflake 77 years ago when Churchill wore his siren suit to visit. We badly needed those Sherman tanks, Liberator sub-hunters, Liberty ships, Jeeps, etc.
(He didn't expect to hear air raid sirens in DC.)

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muttispeaks.bsky.social•1 day ago

Watched ‘The Darkest Hour’ again last night. Let’s hope Starmer can be our next Churchill in these dark times.

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robi1409.bsky.social•2 days ago

No mention in the BBC article about Musk's total lack of respect by not wearing a suit in cabinet meetings or in the Oval Office. Did I miss it?

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baronandy.bsky.social•1 day ago

Is the BBC really serious...? Jesus. Once again BBC news and current affairs on another planet.

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sandypuke.bsky.social•1 day ago

Have you read the article?

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baronandy.bsky.social•1 day ago

So are you readily agreeing with the BBC reporter's suggestion that the meeting would have gone smoothly only if Zelensky had worn a suit? Really?

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sandypuke.bsky.social•1 day ago

No. I’m asking if you read the article. Since it doesn’t suggest anything of the sort, I’m guessing not.

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baronandy.bsky.social•1 day ago

Yes I have and it was clearly set up to humiliate Zelensky and make him feel inadequate. Didn't work

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sandypuke.bsky.social•1 day ago

On that we can completely agree.

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ianmiller1.bsky.social•1 day ago

It's literally what the whole fucking article suggests

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sandypuke.bsky.social•1 day ago

Please explain how you’ve arrived at that conclusion.

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officialstehee.bsky.social•1 day ago

The King will be fully immersed in his Dressing Up box…it is the biggest in all of the world.

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bradkieser.bsky.social•1 day ago

That "suit" question, but the guy who is having sex with ultra right wing extremist and conspiracy theory loon Marjorie Taylor Greene, was the first insult, directly aimed at unsettling a clearly tired and weary Zelenskyy. It was a psychological move to put him into defensive mode.

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fredasmith.bsky.social•1 day ago

It's was such an insult, to question his attire, when his people are dying! And can you image if he did wear a suit, they'd spend ages questioning how much he's spending on them!

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martinott1.bsky.social•16 hours ago

What Charlie wears in the privacy of …

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wservaas.bsky.social•1 day ago

If the suit is the issue then why didn't Trump tear Musk a new one when he appeared at the White House with a t-shirt and baseball cap?

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michaelhavard.bsky.social•1 day ago

Wooooooo there, did you just call it a skirt? 😉

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isherer.bsky.social•1 day ago

Hear hear. Turning up in a dress would have really upset them. Those two don't believe in transgendrism.

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isherer.bsky.social•1 day ago

*transgenderism

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chrisgstenton.bsky.social•1 day ago

Can't stand the obsession people have with suit and tie. It's nothing more than a fashion. It says nothing about the intelligence or ability of the person wearing it.

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shropshiregreenman.bsky.social•1 day ago

Ahem...

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vectisjon.bsky.social•1 day ago

It seems to be OK to wear a baseball cap.

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profaliceroberts.bsky.social•2 days ago

But what an extraordinary article - essentially blaming a victim for being ambushed.

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tonzerwee.bsky.social•1 day ago

Some of the reporting on this episode by the BBC has been very questionable. Almost like they don’t want to upset Trump.

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deanmorrison.bsky.social•1 day ago

I think the actual article is better than that in that it exposes the far-right media ecosystem behind the question. Even points out Churchill wore a boiler suit to his meetings with Roosevelt.
Don't think it blames Zelensky.

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profaliceroberts.bsky.social•1 day ago

It buries the lede for the sake of a clickbait headline.

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deanmorrison.bsky.social•1 day ago

True - but not the first time that's happened.
Sadly writing headlines and decent articles are considered to be two different skillsets.
I fear that a lot of people sharing this haven't gone on to read the article which does contain some useful nuggets of information.

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deanmorrison.bsky.social•1 day ago

Looks like the BBC have changed the headline to better reflect the article.

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labneale.bsky.social•1 day ago

What was the original headline?

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candidepeel.bsky.social•1 day ago

It's becoming standard for BBC News articles and reports to be couched in ways that echo right-wing and far-right talking points. It's what you get for putting politi al appointees, lobby journalists and GBNews editors into senior reporting and editorial positions.

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nbmike.bsky.social•1 day ago

The suit question was prearranged, reporter well known for it.

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ailsajanepodmed.bsky.social•2 days ago

I didn’t see Elon Musk and his 95th child wearing a suit when they took over the country 🤷🏼‍♀️

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girlonabrompton.bsky.social•1 day ago

The BBC is an embarrassment

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somersetchris.bsky.social•1 day ago

What is not being mentioned is that the question came from Brian Glenn, Marjorie Taylor Greene's boyfriend and MAGA-enthusiast reporter for a right-wing pro-Trump cable channel, who also said in the same question that Zelenskyy had come to 'beg for money from our President'

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