Elon Musk's casual look vs Ukrainian President's suit: Fox News anchor calls out Tesla owner's dress code in White House, netizens react

In a recent incident, US President Donald Trump made a sarcastic remark about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who was criticised for not wearing a suit during his widely infamous exchange with Trump last month, which has now stirred up conversation on social media.

Following the incident, recently Peter Doocy of Fox News asked a question to White House secretary Karoline Leavitt during a press conference about President Donald Trump's administration's 'dress code' after comparisons of the attire worn by Volodymyr Zelenskyy and tech billionaire Elon Musk.

The news anchor also pointed out that Elon Musk frequently shows up in casual clothing without receiving criticism, whereas Ukrainian President was criticized for not wearing a suit.

Karoline Leavitt's reaction to the ¡®dress code¡¯ statement

The question by the anchor highlighted the double standard in the White House expectations. To which the White House Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that they know that some officials in the White House were mad that Zelensky showed up without a suit for his meeting in the Oval Office last week.

Further, in a brief defence, Leavitt replied that Elon Musk did wear a suit last night during President Donald Trump's speech to Congress.

However, the debate went on when Doocy questioned, "So what is the dress code?" While on the other hand, Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday apologised for 'not being in a suit' days after his choice of attire was questioned by an American journalist during the Ukrainian leader's meeting with US President Donald Trump last month.

"Elon Musk never wears a suit."

Fox News¡¯ Peter Doocy asked White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt about an apparent double standard when it comes to the White House dress code. pic.twitter.com/AwEkws43xX

¡ª Mediaite (@Mediaite) March 6, 2025

Netizens react to the 'dress code' question by the anchor

In the follow-up of the incident and comparison between Tesla owner Elon Musk and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's dress code stand, netizens call out the double standards in the White House.

One wrote, "Awesome! Elon Musk doesn't wear suits, but Congress faces scrutiny over dress codes? Fox News' Peter Doocy calls out the double standards."

While on the other hand, a parody account on X (formerly called Twitter), under the name Elon Musk News, on Sunday shared a picture of Musk in a suit, and the caption read, "Are you happy that I work in the White House? Be honest."

Are you happy that I work in the White House?

Be honest pic.twitter.com/09NA9KE7rs

¡ª Elon Musk ?? News (@musk_news13) March 9, 2025

To which one user reacted, saying, "Strange you are wearing a shirt and tie. Is there a dress code for you there? I am thrilled with your working in the White House. You are desperately needed there."

Credit: X

"Elon never demanded an apology or concessions from Zelensky, and a reporter asked Zelensky about his attire, not Elon. Are you watching state-funded media and thinking it is real?," another wrote.

The comments didn't stop there, as taking a dig at the incident, Saturday Night Live poked fun at President Donald Trump's cabinet meeting this week. The SNL set the scenario in the Oval Office in the cold-open skit, where President Trump (James Austin Johnson) was trying to resolve the alleged disagreement between Musk and Rubio.

This is the best, SNL...where's the adults in the White House..can't say that I haven't that same question...well done! ??? We need these good laughs for sure.. https://t.co/37UikVkSQ3

¡ª MedicalQuack (@MedicalQuack) March 9, 2025

An X user commented on the video saying, "Mike Myers should be wearing less and less clothes every week to mock Elon's lack of respect for the White House dress code."