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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sravasti Dasgupta

Ex-GOP candidate doubles down on criticism of Zelensky outfit at Congress speech: ‘Could’ve worn something nicer’

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Republican financier Peter Schiff has doubled down on his criticism of the outfit worn by Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky while addressing the US Congress.

Mr Schiff, a former GOP congressional candidate in Connecticut and the chief economist at Wall Street giant Euro Pacific Capital, had faced massive backlash for questioning why Mr Zelensky was not wearing a suit while addressing the US lawmakers last week.

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