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Ukraine’s Zelensky leaves White House early after he’s berated by Trump, Vance
Times of Israel ^ | 2/28/2025 | Staff

Posted on 02/28/2025 10:50:03 AM PST by simpson96

as they meet in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, February 28, 2025 (SAUL LOEB / AFP) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is leaving the White House early after a contentious Oval Office meeting with US President Donald Trump, a White House official says.

The announcement comes after Trump and US Vice President JD Vance berated the Ukrainian president.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump repeats that Zelensky 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 writes. “I don’t want advantage, I want PEACE.”

“He can come back when he is ready for Peace,” he adds.

Zelensky had been scheduled to have lunch with Trump and both leaders were going to sign a minerals deal during a joint news conference.

Instead, Zelensky’s armored SUV abruptly pulled up to the door of the West Wing moments after Trump’s post.


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He didn't leave, he was thrown out.

He and his entourage hightailed it out the door and into a limo - no farewells or niceties from any WH staff.

1 posted on 02/28/2025 10:50:03 AM PST by simpson96
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To: simpson96

Now stop sending weapons and order Starlink shut off in the region.


2 posted on 02/28/2025 10:52:53 AM PST by wiseprince (Me)
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To: simpson96

Is Zelensky paying democrats to be his advisers ?LOL


3 posted on 02/28/2025 10:53:11 AM PST by butlerweave
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To: simpson96

Lame headline. I saw the whole thing. Z came in with a chip on his shoulder and picked a fight with Trump and Vance. There’s an old saying, “Don’t write checks that your ass can’t cash.” That’s what Z did today.


4 posted on 02/28/2025 10:53:43 AM PST by irishjuggler
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To: simpson96

He should have been issued a Yugo instead of an armored SUV


5 posted on 02/28/2025 10:54:28 AM PST by shadeaud (God gave us the free will and intelligence to choose right from wrong. Use it or lose it!D)
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To: simpson96

Zelenskyy BEGGED Trump to stay and Trump told him to leave..didnt even give him his free meal LOL


6 posted on 02/28/2025 10:54:34 AM PST by Sarah Barracuda
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To: butlerweave

According to Fox, Zelenskyy was NOT going to sign any mineral deal today


7 posted on 02/28/2025 10:54:57 AM PST by Sarah Barracuda
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To: simpson96

“berated”, very charged language wouldn’t you say TOI? Let me help: Z was so bratted at the White House he was tossed out.


8 posted on 02/28/2025 10:55:58 AM PST by small farm girl
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The Dems must now be....”Now what do we do”...We gave “Z” everything and here we are 3 years later....and Ukraine hasn’t gained a damn thing....millions have left and millions are dead....yet he persists...Why??


9 posted on 02/28/2025 10:59:35 AM PST by Sacajaweau
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To: irishjuggler

Lame headline. I saw the whole thing. Z came in with a chip on his shoulder and picked a fight with Trump and Vance. There’s an old saying, “Don’t write checks that your ass can’t cash.” That’s what Z did today.
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Zelensky is no statesman, but a crude beggar, and a belligerent pompous one at that. He got dressed down today. Don’t screw with the bull, you’ll get the horns. He’ll be back with his tail between his legs before long.


10 posted on 02/28/2025 11:04:15 AM PST by iontheball
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I didn’t think that the deal would come off, and if he had agreed he would have reneged later. I don’t trust this little twerp.


11 posted on 02/28/2025 11:04:25 AM PST by virgil (The evil that men do lives after them )
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To: simpson96

The Apprentice 2025.

You’re fired little man.


12 posted on 02/28/2025 11:06:11 AM PST by Biblebelter
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The propagandists at the AP have a headline like “Oval Office meeting ends after Trump yells at Zelensky.”
13 posted on 02/28/2025 11:06:48 AM PST by Vision (“Our Democracy” means "Our Slush Fund.")
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It was Rubio and Waltz that kicked him out today..when Rubio tells you to get the F out, you get the F out..Trump and Vance were being VERY gracious today and Zelenskyy started acting like a little punk scolding Vance and Vance didnt want any of it..Vance today became the 2028 nominee, PERIOD, he has it if he wants it..can you all imagine had Pence been with Trump, Pence would have cried like a prick and begged Zelenskyy to be nice


14 posted on 02/28/2025 11:25:01 AM PST by Sarah Barracuda
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I think Pence would have stayed far away from it. That was something to watch. Trump does not take any sh—. Wow!


15 posted on 02/28/2025 11:34:59 AM PST by virgil (The evil that men do lives after them )
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To: simpson96

When will Ukraine wise up. I predict “Martial Law” will be lifted in the next 72 hours. “Z” has no idea what to do next.


16 posted on 02/28/2025 11:46:18 AM PST by Sacajaweau
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To: virgil

Lindsey Graham was just on Fox and I thought “Ok he’s gonna defend Zelenskyy” NO he defended Vance and Trump..he said that Zelenskyy came here and acted like a total ass, said that you dont disrespect Vance in front of Trump and expect Trump to just sit there and allow it..and Graham said that would you want Zelenskyy to be your business partner, of course not you cant trust him he said that either Zelenskyy shape up or they can send someone else to make deals


17 posted on 02/28/2025 11:46:46 AM PST by Sarah Barracuda
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To: Sacajaweau

Can’t believe what I heard...If you don’t help us, Putin will attack you....this is in my own words...


18 posted on 02/28/2025 11:49:12 AM PST by Sacajaweau
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To: Sarah Barracuda

Maybe Z just doesn’t have the skills for negotiating. They got diplomats in Ukraine, don’t they? Well, I hope so.


19 posted on 02/28/2025 11:51:46 AM PST by virgil (The evil that men do lives after them )
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To: irishjuggler

I agree with you on the lame headline- but none of us saw the whole thing -
was reported that that conversation was going on for 45 minutes before it was picked up for tv.
So Zelenskyy must have really pissed off Trump and Vance earlier in the meeting. I noticed Rubio just sat there with his head down.


20 posted on 02/28/2025 11:53:23 AM PST by Palio di Siena (Kralik…..you get the wallet )
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