In a stunning meeting in the Oval Office with dozens of journalists watching, Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance berated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for not being “thankful” enough for U.S. support as they attempted to strong-arm Zelenskyy into a cease-fire deal with Russia.
This was a planned ambush.
Trump to Zelensky in the Oval Office: “If you didn’t have our military equipment, this war would’ve been over in 2 weeks” Zelensky: “I heard it from Putin. In 3 days…” pic.twitter.com/NYaMpi3I3b — Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) February 28, 2025
Donald Trump to Zelensky: “You’re not being thankful enough…
This is going to be great television, I’ll tell you that.” I hate this man with every fiber of my cells with a passion going back to my ancestors. pic.twitter.com/U0h180zjPq — CALL TO ACTIVISM (@CalltoActivism) February 28, 2025
From the New York Times:
With voices raised, Mr. Vance told Mr. Zelensky that it was “disrespectful” for him to come to the Oval Office and make his case in front of the news media, while Mr. Trump told the Ukrainian leader, “You’re not really in a good position right now.”
Mr. Trump added, “You’re gambling with World War III.” At one point, Mr. Trump said, “You either make a deal or we are out.”
“You’re not acting at all thankful,” Trump says, saying it will be “great television” as he ends the meeting.
The exchange in front of television cameras was one of the most dramatic moments ever to play out in public in the Oval Office and underscored the radical break between the United States and Ukraine since Mr. Trump took office.
Mr. Trump has effectively sided with Russia while falsely blaming Ukraine for starting the war and not giving in to his demands for how to end it.
At one point Vance chided Zelenskyy for “trying to litigate” the war in front of the American media. Please note – it was the Trump White House who brought the cameras into the meeting, not Zelenskyy. Trump and Vance were very aware of the performance they were giving. All Zelenskyy did was point out that Russia broke the last ceasefire deal that was signed in 2019 and then Vance and Trump then lost their f*cking minds. The planned signing of a U.S.-Ukraine agreement over rare minerals did not happen, a White House press officer confirmed.
Holy shit, President Zelensky fact checked asshole JD Vance and he lost his shit.
Shut your lying pie hole and go fuck a couch, JD. pic.twitter.com/GGkRESSlS0 — BrooklynDad_Defiant!☮️ (@mmpadellan) February 28, 2025
JD Vance’s meltdown over Zelenskyy’s fact-check is peak hypocrisy, criticizes Ukraine’s fight for democracy while cozying up to Trump’s strongman tactics. Zelenskyy’s standing tall; Vance just looks small.
— Richard Angwin (@RichardAngwin) February 28, 2025
The draft dodger and the frat boy are preaching to Zelensky about being tough. Man-oh-man they got schooled. Zelensky exposed them for the Putin stooges they are.
— Leonidas K (@leoknyc777) February 28, 2025
Zelenskyy: Putin broke the ceasefire. What kind of diplomacy, JD, are you speaking about?
Vance: I think it’s disrespectful to come into the Oval Office and try to litigate this in front of the American media. Facts don’t care about your feelings! JD and Trump World War III pic.twitter.com/A4MdcsrZXt — LA Blue Dot in GA (@namwella1961) February 28, 2025
Dear @realDonaldTrump and @VP Vance,
It’s funny that you guys rehearsed all that and it still went that badly. Zelensky made you look like clowns. We are 1 month into your disastrous Presidency. The entire world is watching you clowns. Stupid, stupid, stupid. — Don Winslow (@donwinslow) February 28, 2025
I’m not even American, and I am embarrassed watching this.
The strength and poise Zelenskyy showed to sit there and try and reason with the most unreasonable buffoons. It’s amazing. JD and Trump behaved like rabid dogs. I’m sure their base loved it.#TrumpisaNationalDisgrace https://t.co/xTkgTNYEWK — Kate Wright (@KatezRight) February 28, 2025
It took me 30 seconds to find at least ten postings from Zelensky directly thanking the United States for their support. There are many more.
This is pure BS. https://t.co/YY33kmyLIB pic.twitter.com/hCBFIQVo1N — Chris D. Jackson (@ChrisDJackson) February 28, 2025
The convicted felon dispatched this on his failing Truth Social platform after the meeting ended. Then Zelenskyy posted with class and dignity. 
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