President Trump's hostile rhetoric towards Ukraine softened slightly before President Zelensky's White House visit. However, the meeting quickly devolved into a confrontational display. Trump and Vice President Vance used the occasion to belittle Zelensky, painting him as ungrateful, which ultimately left diplomatic efforts strained. The visit ended abruptly without fulfilling its intended purpose, and Trump later posted remarks suggesting Zelensky is unprepared for peace. This incident raised tensions for Ukraine and Europe, highlighting a shift away from constructive dialogue.
After the meeting, Trump posted that Zelensky "is not ready for Peace," and that he "disrespected the United States of America in its cherished Oval Office." It was a planned sandbagging that will set Ukraine and Europe on higher alert than they already were.
The visit was clearly a setup, with Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance intent on lecturing and provoking Zelensky as ungrateful, arrogant, and dismissible.
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