WASHINGTON, D.C.—On Monday, August 18, 2025, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy strutted into the White House wearing a cheeky bikini t-shirt, deemed wildly inappropriate by onlookers. The Zelenskyy-bikini-t-shirt-White-House stunt stole the show at his first visit since February’s dress code flap.
“I’m a bikini model, sexy for you!” Zelenskyy teased President Trump, flaunting his novelty shirt. “No gym needed!” Trump, visibly irked, masked his annoyance, quipping, “You’re prettier than last time—good thing Pence is gone!” For more political satire, visit The Onion.
The t-shirt derailed talks. “Uh, Mr. President, I… wow,” stammered Fox News’ Peter Doocy, distracted by the shirt’s curvy print. Analyst Jane Holt smirked, “Zelenskyy’s wardrobe is diplomacy’s worst nightmare.”
By day’s end, Zelenskyy swapped it for a tuxedo t-shirt. Check political gaffes at Politico. At press time, the bikini shirt trended online.