Posted on 02/28/2025 10:30:35 AM PST by simpson96
It is no understatement to say that this was, for Zelensky coming here today, the most critical diplomatic and political moment for him and his country since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine three years ago.
This has descended into an extraordinary and unprecedented moment of tension, exploding in the Oval Office.
Basically, a public dressing down of the Ukrainian leader by Donald Trump and Vice-President JD Vance
It began by Vance saying to Zelensky that the war had to be ended through diplomacy.
What kind of diplomacy, Zelensky replied.
He was then accused by the vice-president of being disrespectful.
This then escalated very quickly in those remarkable pictures you have just seen and heard.
Trump and Vance accused Zelensky of being ungrateful for three years of American support, telling him he was in no position to tell the US how it should feel about it.
(Excerpt) Read more at bbc.com ...
Zelinski lost me today. I have supported him from the beginning, but it rubs me the wrong way when a beggar “demands” anything.
We owe you nothing. I did feel sorry for Ukraine, but not anymore.
How dare they come and demand anything.
Holy Shiite! Pres. Trump’s wake-up call to the rest of the world...
Tax Dollars used to Fly Zelensky to Pa to Campaign for Harris
WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today is opening an investigation into the Biden-Harris Administration using taxpayer funded resources to fly Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Pennsylvania to campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
Chairman Comer is seeking documents from the White House, Department of Defense, and Department of Justice regarding the Biden-Harris Administration’s misuse of government resources that allowed Zelensky to interfere in the 2024 presidential election.
“In 2019, the Democrat-controlled House of Representatives impeached President Donald J. Trump for abuse of power under the theory that he attempted to use a foreign leader—Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky—to benefit his 2020 presidential campaign, despite a lack of any evidence of wrongdoing on the part of President Trump.
Biden-Harris recently flew the same foreign leader—Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky—on an American-taxpayer-funded flight to Pennsylvania, a battleground state in the upcoming 2024 presidential election, which has been described as the ‘trickiest battleground for Vice President Kamala Harris to win.’
The Committee seeks to determine whether the Biden-Harris Administration attempted to use a foreign leader to benefit Vice President Harris’s presidential campaign and, if so, necessarily committed an abuse of power,” wrote Chairman Comer.
The Biden-Harris Administration recently transported President Zelensky on a Department of the Air Force aircraft to Pennsylvania to introduce government officials to President Zelensky about the Russia-Ukraine war.
Zelensky’s itinerary included a stop to meet with Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro. On Sept 22, 2024, The New Yorker published an interview with President Zelensky, in which he made multiple critical comments about the Trump-Vance ticket.
“This rhetoric coming from a foreign leader released in anticipation of a US-taxpayer-funded visit about the current Administration’s political opponent is highly concerning. The Committee is investigating any coordination or communication among the Biden-Harris Administration, Pennsylvania’s Office of the Governor, and President Zelensky for use or solicitation of use of government property to politically benefit Vice President Harris’s presidential campaign,” continued Chairman Comer.
“Because the Biden-Harris Administration orchestrated and used government resources to make possible this apparent campaign event that resulted in the potential interference in a federal election, the Committee seeks information from the White House and Biden-Harris.
Specifically, the Committee requests the following relevant documents: any information and communication, both internal and external, about President Zelensky’s visit to the United States during September 2024.”
Read letters at web site.
He has the Castro fashion statement and just needs the cigar
Not smart of Zelenski to try to threaten Trump, Vance, and all of the US, in our own White House!
Did zelensky think his Biden act would work with Trump?
The world has not seen leadership like that since Reagan (Thatcher as well to a point).
A Statement from President Donald J. Trump
“We had a very meaningful meeting in the White House today. Much was learned that could never be understood without conversation under such fire and pressure. It’s amazing what comes out through emotion, and 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. I don’t want advantage, I want PEACE. He disrespected the United States of America in its cherished Oval Office. He can come back when he is ready for Peace.”
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Feb 28, 2025 at 1:16 PM
What was he thinking to come in and chest bump Trump and JD right there in the White House? This is a real insight into his mindset and the low quality of his staff.
At least every other world leader saw this and learned that things have changed. This is like when Trump slapped that Saudi Prince on the back. The days when we kowtow to the world and show massive deference are over.
Time for lesser countries to start acting respectful.
What a hothead punk.
Came wearing four inch lifted tennis shoes because he is not tall enough internally to just show up and continues to dress like some Ukranian rube wearing nike sweats
If you have to wear a name brand, you demonstrate your insecurity and that you really don’t have it going on
Trump just kicked him out of the White house, and told him to go home.
It’s gonna be a long trip home.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KB2xignE6c
Trump and JD reminds of the Christopher Walken lion speech.
Have to know what the deal was in order to have an informed opinion.
Wow this presser was WILD 🔥🔥🔥
Thank you for that video there.
Trump and Vance dug into Little Z verbally, in front of the cameras.
Wow that’s quite the video!
Fox News just shoed Z being put into a limo and driven away.
Said Z was begging Trump to let him stay, and try and work something out.
FAFO, Z.
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