As social media grills Pete Hegseth for 'Russian tie', JD Vance defends him: 'Maybe he was wearing...'
US Vice President JD Vance defended Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after a social media storm erupted over his tie's colors, perceived by some as resembling the Russian flag during a meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. Vance suggested the tie represented American colors, but many remained unconvinced, citing product listings describing it as a 'Russian plain flag tie'.
US Vice President JD Vance defended Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after a social media storm erupted over his tie's colors, perceived by some as resembling the Russian flag during a meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. Vance suggested the tie represented American colors, but many remained unconvinced, citing product listings describing it as a 'Russian plain flag tie'.
