Resolution criteria
This resolves on Zelensky’s first on‑camera joint appearance with U.S. President Trump in Washington, D.C., on August 18, 2025 (arrival/photo‑op/press availability). The event’s occurrence is documented by Reuters/AP/Kyiv Independent. (reuters.com, apnews.com, kyivindependent.com)
Classification (single-winner precedence):
Wears suit = coordinated tailored jacket and matching trousers with a collared shirt (tie optional) → “Wears suit” resolves Yes; all others No.
Else, if wearing military/tactical attire (e.g., olive/black crew/sweatshirt or tee with trident/“Ukraine,” cargo pants/boots; no tailored suit jacket) and is publicly scolded → “Wears military fatigues, gets scolded by politician/journalist” resolves Yes; others No.
Else, if wearing military/tactical attire and not publicly scolded → “Wears military fatigues, does not get scolded” resolves Yes; others No.
“Publicly scolded” = an on‑record rebuke about Zelensky’s attire by a politician or credentialed journalist during Aug 18 (00:00–23:59 ET) at/adjacent to the summit, evidenced by primary video/transcript or reports from at least two reputable outlets (e.g., Reuters, AP, BBC, NYT, WaPo, AFP, C‑SPAN).
If multiple outfits on Aug 18, use the earliest joint appearance with Trump. If no public on‑camera appearance that day, resolve N/A.
Verification sources to check: Reuters event/story/photos, AP report/photos, C‑SPAN/White House feeds, and official posts from the Presidential Offices.
Reuters: https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/trump-tells-ukraine-give-up-nato-crimea-ahead-zelenskiy-meeting-2025-08-18/ (reuters.com)
AP: https://apnews.com/article/d0ad768453210db23fe4b108f7b87135 (apnews.com)
C‑SPAN: https://www.c-span.org/
White House Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/whitehouse
President of Ukraine (X): https://twitter.com/ZelenskyyUa
Background
Zelensky meets Trump (with European leaders expected) in Washington on Aug 18, 2025, following Trump’s Alaska meeting with Putin; the Washington session is the focal public appearance for this market. (reuters.com, apnews.com, kyivindependent.com)
His wartime wardrobe has drawn recurring media and political attention; he has recently shifted to more formal black, suit‑like looks without a tie after prior criticism. (reuters.com)
Earlier this year, attire critiques reached the Oval Office and broader press, illustrating what counts as public “scolding” for this market’s purposes. (bbc.com)
Considerations
Borderline cases (e.g., dark jacket with non‑matching trousers): if it’s not a coordinated suit, treat as non‑suit; if top is clearly tactical/insignia crew/sweatshirt, treat as military style.
Only on‑site, on‑record rebukes by politicians or credentialed journalists qualify as “scolding”; social‑media commentary or pundit segments outside the event do not.
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