The following is a series of queries to Grok, confirming the movements of Zelensky and some NATO related members the day prior to the assisination attempt which was the subject of President Trump's FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT! painting

I think we have our answer about why President Trump made a point today of showing Zelenskyy and Von der Leyen his “Fight, Fight, Fight” portrait and mentioning how July 13, 2024 was not a good day.

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Also, of note, there had been a NATO summit in Washington DC on July 11-12, just prior to this Governor’s Association meeting in Utah.

The National Governor’s Association meeting had a NATO element to it?

Answer by Grok, expand to see full conversation

Based on the available information, the National Governors Association (NGA) summer meeting held in Salt Lake City on July 11-12, 2024, did not have an official "NATO element" in the sense of being a formal NATO summit or meeting.
However, there was a notable intersection with NATO-related activities due to the presence and agenda of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who was in the United States during that time to attend the 2024 NATO Summit in Washington, D.C.

Key Points: Zelenskyy's Visit and NATO Context: Zelenskyy visited Utah on July 12, 2024, to address the NGA summer meeting and meet with Utah Governor Spencer J. Cox. This visit occurred immediately following the NATO Summit (July 9-11, 2024), where supporting Ukraine was a central topic, as highlighted by NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg’s statement that Ukraine’s integration into NATO was a priority.

Web sources, such as the Deseret News (published July 12, 2024), note that Zelenskyy was in the U.S. to meet with NATO world leaders, indicating his Utah appearance was part of a broader diplomatic tour tied to NATO discussions.

NGA Meeting Focus: The NGA meeting itself, chaired by Governor Cox, focused on his "Disagree Better" initiative, aiming to foster civil discourse among governors. The agenda included diverse speakers like former Sen. Ben Sasse and actor Matthew McConaughey, with no explicit mention of NATO as a formal component. However, Zelenskyy’s address and the subsequent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Utah and Kyiv Regional Military Administration brought an international security dimension, indirectly linked to NATO’s support for Ukraine amid its conflict with Russia.

Indirect NATO Connection: The presence of Zelenskyy, who was actively engaging with NATO leaders, infused the NGA meeting with geopolitical significance. The MOU signing, witnessed by Zelenskyy, underscored economic and diplomatic ties, potentially influenced by NATO’s strategic interests in supporting Ukraine.

The Salt Lake Tribune (July 12, 2024) reported heightened security measures (e.g., dump trucks as barriers), similar to those for President Biden’s visit, suggesting the event’s importance, possibly due to its NATO-related undertones.

Conclusion: The NGA meeting did not have a formal NATO element as part of its official program. However, Zelenskyy’s participation, timed with the NATO Summit and focused on Ukraine’s international partnerships, introduced an informal NATO-related dimension. This connection likely stemmed from his diplomatic agenda rather than the NGA’s core mission, making it a secondary but notable aspect of the event. If you’re interested, I can dig deeper into NATO-Ukraine relations or the MOU’s specifics! What do you think?
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