How tall is Volodymyr Zelensky? Internet compares his height to Trump's as they meet in DC
During a meeting in Washington D.C., the height difference between Volodymyr Zelensky and President Donald Trump attracted attention.
When Volodymyr Zelensky met President Donald Trump in Washington D.C., the height difference caught the public's attention. Zelensky, standing at 5 feet 7 inches, appeared shorter next to Trump, who stands at 6 feet 2 inches. The comparison sparked interest as the two leaders engaged in their historic meeting.
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Zelensky's height as compared to Trump
Zelensky's height once again became a topic of public discussion when he stood next to Trump during their meeting at the White House. At 5 feet 7 inches, the Ukrainian leader's stature often draws attention, and this was not the first time his height sparked jokes. Earlier, comparisons were made between Zelensky and actor Tom Cruise, who shares the same height. Trump stands tall with his height crossing over 6 feet.
During this meeting, as the two leaders prepared for talks on the ongoing war in Ukraine and a potential minerals deal, Trump playfully remarked on the Ukranian President's attire, quipping that he was "all dressed up today." Despite the lighthearted moment, the height difference between the two was a clear focal point for those watching.
Zelensky's height became the talk of the town
Internet reacts to Zelensky's height as he stands next to Trump. One user wrote on X, “Zelensky is so short I am mortified for him. He can’t even do anything to get any taller, y’all.” A second user wrote, “I know this off subject and who cares, but does the White House have different heights of chair legs? I ask because Zelensky and Trump are sitting level, and the chairs look different leg-height-wise. Wondering if this is a thing.”
A third user wrote, “Actually, Putin and Zelensky are around the same height. Putin does know some judo.” Another user wrote, “look at the height comparison, isnt Zelensky like 55.”
