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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Holly Bishop

Obama launches defence over ‘crazy’ tan suit controversy

Barack Obama
  • Barack Obama has defended his choice to wear a controversial tan suit in 2014, stating he was "rocking it" and found the public's strong reaction "kind of crazy".
  • The "scandal" occurred during a White House briefing where he discussed escalating the US military response to ISIS, with his light suit by tailor Georges de Paris drawing significant attention and criticism.
  • Mr Obama noted that photos of Ronald Reagan and George Bush wearing similar suits began to circulate online after the incident.
  • He humorously remarked that he believed he "looked better than them in it" when comparing his appearance to other leaders in similar attire.
  • Watch the video in full above.

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‘I’m rocking it!’ Obama defends his sartorial choice in ‘tan suit scandal’

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