Trump told Zelenskyy he was being disrespectful as Zelenskyy was pushing for US security commitments to keep his country safe from further Russian aggression.
Here’s the latest: Trump cut off talks with Zelenskyy after their Oval Office blowup In a post on Truth Social, Trump repeated that Zelenskyy was “disrespectful.” “I have determined that President Zelenskyy is not ready for Peace if America is involved, because he feels our involvement gives him a big advantage in negotiations,” Trump wrote. “I don’t want advantage, I want PEACE.” “He can come back when he is ready for Peace,” he added.
Zelenskyy had been scheduled to have lunch with Trump and both leaders were going to sign a minerals deal during a joint news conference. Instead, Zelenskyy’s armoured SUV abruptly pulled up to the door of the West Wing moments after Trump’s post.
White House aides apparently delighted by the heated exchange during the Trump-Zelenskyy meeting “This is going to be great television, I will say,” Trump said as the meeting broke up.
The White House communications team quickly clipped videos of the exchange and shared them on social media. Several Trump aides did so as well.
“President Trump and Vice President Vance will always stand for America and those who respect our position in the world. America will never be taken advantage of,” said Margo Martin, a special assistant to the president who shared one of the videos.
“Thank you @POTUS for standing up not only for America, but for the American warfighter,” the Defense Department’s rapid response account posted on X.
