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You are Playing with WW3, Zelensky
… Vance Says He Ought to Be Grateful
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Donald Trump, J.D. Vance and Volodymyr Zelensky received into an explosive shouting match in the midst of the Oval Workplace … and, it wasn’t behind closed doorways, however in entrance of the press.
The Ukrainian President met with POTUS, the Veep, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio — amongst others — on the White Home Friday … and, whereas discussing Ukraine’s ongoing conflict with Russia, the dialog took a heated flip in contrast to any ever seen in fashionable American diplomacy.
J.D. Vance mentioned Zelensky was being “disrespectful” for attempting to litigate overseas affairs points in entrance of the American individuals … earlier than saying Zelensky ought to be thanking President Trump for attempting to finish the battle.
Zelensky questions Vance on whether or not he is truly been to Ukraine … Vance admits he hasn’t — however then questions whether or not Zelensky thinks it is respectful to assault the administration that is attempting to avoid wasting his nation.
Whereas Trump stays quiet for the start of this confrontation, he chimes in after Zelensky says the oceans surrounding America will solely defend the nation for therefore lengthy — and, ultimately, Individuals will really feel the ache of this battle.
DJT goes off on VZ, even making contact along with his arm at one level — telling the Ukrainian prez he has no concept what America will really feel … and, he explains his admin is solely attempting to unravel an issue within the area.
Trump tells Zelensky his nation is not in a great place … blasting him ‘trigger he is not holding any of the playing cards — and he wants America to strengthen his metaphorical hand.
President Trump then provides, “You’re playing with the lives of tens of millions of individuals. You’re playing with World Struggle 3.”
Vance calls for Zelensky thank the president for all he is doing for Ukraine … and, whereas Zelensky says he is grateful, he would not find yourself thanking POTUS particularly.
In reality, Zelensky accuses Vance of “talking very loudly” — a declare Trump would not recognize in any respect. He then cuts off Zelensky utterly — saying the Ukrainian prez has finished an excessive amount of speaking.
Trump additionally takes a shot at his predecessor, Joe Biden … saying the nation gave Zelensky by way of “this silly president” $350 billion. He additionally says that with out American navy gear, Ukraine would’ve surrendered a very long time in the past.
Zelensky does say “God bless President Trump” early on within the convo — whereas lamenting how America in 2014 did not cease Russian President Vladimir Putin‘s forces from invading Crimea.
Value noting — Rubio would not converse through the practically 6-and-a-half-minute argument … a bit surprising, since he is Trump’s chief advisor on overseas affairs.
‼️A heated forwards and backwards between @ZelenskyyUa, @POTUS, and @VP now within the Oval. pic.twitter.com/j1YCy4Jm3K
— Misha Komadovsky (@komadovsky) February 28, 2025
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In a video going viral on-line, the Ukrainian ambassador may be seen wanting exhausted … rubbing the bridge of her nostril in a candid second — representing what number of watching this interplay might really feel.
BTW … whereas the assembly between the 2 received heated, it began out a lot friendlier when Trump greeted Zelensky with a smile and a handshake on his means into the White Home.
Officers canceled a press convention set to go down after the assembly … and Trump posted on Fact Social shortly after, saying Zelensky “will not be prepared for Peace” and would solely be welcomed again to the White Home as soon as he’s.
This all comes per week after Trump referred to as Zelensky a “dictator” and blamed Ukraine for beginning the conflict with Russia … when, in reality, this week marks the 3-year anniversary of Russia launching its invasion of Ukraine.
