In a much-anticipated meeting at the White House, President Donald Trump made a remark that veered away from typical political discourse, choosing instead to comment on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s attire.

As the meeting commenced on Friday, Trump took a moment to compliment Zelensky’s fashion sense, labeling it as “very stylish.”

“I think it looks beautiful in his jacket. Yes, beautiful. I hope people notice. It’s a good — it’s actually very stylish. I like it,” Trump remarked, clearly impressed.

The conversation, which started off lighthearted with sartorial compliments, soon transitioned into a more serious discussion about the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s intentions for peace. However, the initial wardrobe praise marked a notable change in tone from previous interactions between the two leaders.

Zelensky’s change in dress followed criticism from the Trump administration regarding his casual military attire during a visit to the Oval Office in February, which sparked a heated exchange.

During that earlier visit, when a reporter inquired about his choice to forgo a suit, Zelensky replied, “I will wear a suit after this war finishes.”

Trump’s long–time fixation on physical appearance has become more frequent in recent months –– and he does not discriminate, whether they are men or women, reporters, world leaders or even anyone from his own staff. 

Even when conducting diplomacy over war, Trump sees aesthetics as half the battle.

During a highly anticipated meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky , President Donald Trump made a comment that was surprisingly focused not on policy or diplomacy—but on Zelensky’s outfit

Later that day while attending the Gaza peace ceremony in Egypt, Trump drew attention to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, commenting on her looks

And in another instance, back in late June at a peace signing event between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda –– President Trump made comments about the beauty of Angolan journalist Hariana Veras

During a conversation with reporters, Trump also commented on his press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s looks. ‘That face… and those lips,’ he remarked. ‘They move like a machine gun, right?’ Trump said with a laugh

While addressing the Israeli Knesset on Monday, President Trump singled out Defense Forces Chief Eyal Zamir, saying, ‘You know, the guy’s central casting. Let’s put him in a movie. Look at him.’

Shortly after, Trump shared a memory with the lawmakers about meeting Gen. Dan Caine, now the US chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, along with other military leaders. ‘Everybody was like central casting,’ Trump added. ‘Between him and you guys over here, we could get rich making movies, okay?’

Later that day while attending the Gaza peace ceremony in Egypt, Trump drew attention to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, commenting on her looks.

‘She’s a beautiful young woman,’ he remarked. ‘In the US, calling a woman ‘beautiful’ can end your political career, but I’m willing to take that risk. 

He continued, ‘Where is she? There she is. You don’t mind being called beautiful, do you? Because you truly are.’

And in another instance, back in late June at a peace signing event between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda ––  President Trump made comments about the beauty of Angolan journalist Hariana Veras. 

‘I shouldn’t say this because it’s politically incorrect: She’s beautiful,’ Trump said. ‘And you are beautiful,’ before joking about how he shouldn’t say things like that because it could be the end of his political career. 

Nevertheless, the comments continued. 

In August, Trump made the same comments regardless of him joking it could ‘get him into trouble.’

‘I look at Pam. I would never say she’s beautiful, because that’s going to be the end of my political career,’ he said. 

During his September visit to Great Britain, Trump told Catherine, Princess of Wales, ‘You’re beautiful, so beautiful.’  

During a conversation with reporters, Trump also commented on his press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s looks. 

‘That face… and those lips,’ he remarked. ‘They move like a machine gun, right?’ Trump said with a laugh.

There was even one time, where he commented on his own looks, when a reporter asked him if he would be visiting Argentina.

‘I’d love to go to Argentina. I’d like to be like Biden. I’d like to go to the beach,’ Trump said. ‘You know, my legs are not quite as thin as his, since my legs are slightly heavy and my arms are slightly larger. My body is a little bit larger. I’m not sure it would be appreciated on the beach, but I’m not going to take a chance.’