Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy abruptly left the White House today following a tense altercation with President Trump and Vice President Vance. The meeting, which was intended to discuss diplomatic relations between the two countries, quickly escalated into a heated exchange in the Oval Office.
Details of the clash remain scarce, but sources close to the situation indicate that Zelenskyy was upset with the tone and direction of the conversation, prompting him to cut his visit short and leave the White House early. The altercation marks a significant setback in the already fractured relationship between the United States and Ukraine.
The White House has yet to release an official statement regarding the incident, but the fallout from the clash is expected to have far-reaching implications for both countries. As tensions continue to rise, the international community will be closely monitoring the situation for any potential repercussions.
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Trump and Vance do not qualify to speak for America, let alone the world. If there is a WWIII, it’s on them.
I, for one, am happy that President Zelenskyy didn't sign anything. 🎉🎉🎉.
Zelensky was ambushed by the Mafia guy who is in the White House.
JD should understand that he doesn't have to side with DT he could have been a balance creator
If I was Zelenskyy , I wouldn’t have waisted my time flying here to talk to the con man! Our next President will have to fix everything that he has ruined!!!
Disgraceful for all Americans the new elections dictators / mobsters /and junky's the US is lost theyre mind and dignity.
Putin clearly won this round. The world saw a brave man face off with two children.
Stay strong Mr. Zelenski! Trump and his nasty VP Vance are ganging up on you to bully you and intimidate you by lying. Do not sign your mineral rights over to Trump. Please!!! You have all of the rest of the world behind you.
😥❤🇺🇦🤍🇺🇦✌️✌️✌️🤍
This is Art Of The Deal? This is Never Give Up?
thank God, "no deal" with Benedict Donald "cherished overlord" as trump gambles with WW 111 to further poison Ukraine's farmland digging minerals while keeping no access to their seas before the rest of Ukraine country gets gobbled up by Russia & her corrupt Oligarchs anyway. nope.
He wants him to groval.
Zelenski tell him to pound sand
How about you speak to Putin like that ? What a punk 🙄
The American people don't stand for this, they embarrassed us and looked like 2 idiots!
I have to disagree with Trump; NOT great TV!
Stupid NBC! A "combative day"???? ARE YOU KIDDING ME???? YOU NEWS MEDIA NEED TO REPORT THINGS AS THEY REALLY ARE!!! It was a disgusting display of bullying by a supposed head of state (which the world now knows has been an asset of Russia since the '80s!) and his boot-licking minion against another ACTUAL LEGITIMATE head of state!!! THANK THE GODS I'm not from the USA!!! I feel sorry for the DECENT AMERICANS who must be so embarrassed and ashamed of their country. You news media people need to do better! I know you won't though. You're all cowards helping to lead your so-called "leader" into a completely fascist, tyrannical state! Be proud, be best, Cowards!
this ZELENSKY donkey ego driven man will bring world war 3
Trump a bad person.
Watch the whole video from the beginning! This is as always from the fake news only the end of what happened. Watch the full exchange. We gave Ukraine billions and Zelenskyy wants more?! He wanted Trump to aligned with him. Trump can’t aligned with him or Putin he has to remain neutral at least until the deal is signed. I ven then (US) can’t trust any of those two leaders!
I was never more proud of our president! He shows real courage and honesty. I am proud to be Ukrainian. Oops, I forgot for a moment. I'm American. … Never mind.
is this what "ending the war in one day" looks like?
This is the Art of the deal. Zelinsky didnt come to talk peace. He wants more money. Trump just showed him that aint happening. Zelinski is gonna change his attitude about seeking peace aggressively or more lives will be lost on both sides. Trump is not stupid just watch how quick this turns around.
That was crazy
Fox news will see this in a different light 🤥
trump forgot that he send trups on capitol to overturn voting
Please which part of Trump's statement is not factual! Actually, Zelensky disposition for peace is poor. He needs a rethink not to talk that he was talking to his highest helper.
I guss he is not the ART of the Deal
I'm so ashamed to be American. What immature disrespectful leaders we have.
Vance interrupted meeting with a bid for presidency. Vance cost Trump the Nobel Peace Prize. Vance needs to be fired. Trump unhinged, bullying, rude, vengeful. Trump is clearly unfit for office.