Since Russia invaded Ukraine again, President Volodymyr Zelensky has been the model of a good leader, staying to fight for his country despite the offer of evacuation to safety, addressing Ukrainians daily, as well as appealing to other leaders for help and support.
On Wednesday, he spoke via video link to the US Congress, reminding them of Pearl Harbor and 9/11, urging Joe Biden to implement a no-fly zone over Ukraine.
Zelensky addresses the US Congress:
"I am almost 45 years old. Today my age stopped when the hearts of more than 100 children stopped beating. I see no sense in life if it cannot stop the deaths. This is my main mission as the leader of my people – brave Ukraine." pic.twitter.com/rPzCDozYOJ
— Adam Schwarz (@AdamJSchwarz) March 16, 2022
It didn’t fly with investment banker and media economics commentator, Peter Schiff, who made this insanely petty comment about the Ukrainian president’s appearance.
Is it disrespectful to misspell United States? It’s definitely not great adding ‘the’ before Ukraine.
His snark wasn’t well received on Twitter, where he received these – and thousands more – expertly crafted put-downs.
1.
I understand times are hard, but if I were addressing terrorists at the Nakatomi Plaza, I would not just wear a vest and I'd probably try to put some shoes on https://t.co/f8vaGiuyOi
— Matt Green (@mattgreencomedy) March 16, 2022
2.
This is the most embarrassing take I have ever seen. Based on this I doubt you could read the room in a Barbie dream house.
— Otto English (@Otto_English) March 16, 2022
3.
Shut up. Just shut up.
Speak again when you have your priorities straight.
— Nancy Sinatra (@NancySinatra) March 16, 2022
4.
If the institution of the United States can't applaud a Man who is fighting with and leading his people in a cruel and bloody War despite his choice of clothes then it disrespects itself. https://t.co/SRhw1KJGJH
— Deborah Meaden
(@DeborahMeaden) March 16, 2022
5.
It's very rare to see the full "Oh Mate" with pike and half twist dismount in the wild like this. https://t.co/ZNz8u6tC6L
— rosamundi (@rosamundi) March 16, 2022
6.
Either this is bone dry humour or you need to take a lie down for a long while. https://t.co/JoijtHoIQC
— nick abbot (@NIAbbot) March 16, 2022
7.
I think maybe it's just possible you don't quite understand how hard times are, Peter. https://t.co/28loRSVYnI
— David Baddiel (@Baddiel) March 16, 2022
8.
Seriously you had Trump as your President. Trump may have had a suit. But didn’t have a brain cell. Since you elected Trump, it’s going to be a few decades before you can truly talk about Head of State etiquette again.
— Dr. Jennifer Cassidy
9.
Leading a country during a violent invasion and standing at the frontlines with your people really is a poor excuse for failing to wear a tie. https://t.co/65wgN711AW
— Maïa Dunphy (@MaiaDunphy) March 16, 2022
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