SPARKS FLY: Internet Reacts to Wild Oval Office Confrontation

By Grace Curley Last updated Feb 28, 2025 990

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump greetsRepublican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, at a campaign rally, Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Grand Rapids, Mich. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Did you see the amazing confrontation between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy?

Full exchange between Trump, Vance, Zelensky pic.twitter.com/kT3SsqUd0M
— Mairead Elordi (@JohnsonHildy) February 28, 2025

Immediately following the fight, Trump released a Truth Social.

“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.”

There were plenty of reactions on X.

Yesterday, the New York Post, which has been literally flying the Ukraine flag on its cover, said Trump was erring by seeking peace in Ukraine war and said if Zelensky took his case directly to the American people, it would go well for him. Yikes. https://t.co/UDBdk6thri
— Mollie (@MZHemingway) February 28, 2025

FWIW, my suggestion to Zelenskyy is apologize and sign the minerals deal. Get it done.
— Mark R. Levin (@marklevinshow) February 28, 2025

I am so proud of our Commander-in-Chief. Thank you President @RealDonaldTrump and @VP for standing up for America.

We will not tolerate the political games and disrespect of America.

America is back.
— Secretary Kristi Noem (@Sec_Noem) February 28, 2025

Pro-tips:

Where a suit to meet with the President of the United States
Be overwhelmingly grateful for the generosity of the American people
Don’t campaign in Pennsylvania
Don’t pose for Vogue in the middle of a war
Sign a mineral agreement that gives your country security
— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) February 28, 2025

The thing that set Trump off the most was Zelensky suggesting Ukraine was doing the United States a favor by fighting Russia.

I have no idea what he was thinking bringing that up publicly when negotiations were over. The deal was done. Shut up and sign it. It wasn't hard.
— Bonchie (@bonchieredstate) February 28, 2025

The Ukrainian ambassador to the U.S. appears to be the only Ukrainian in the room who understands how much damage Zelensky just did to his own cause. pic.twitter.com/nx8JDPg6ny
— Sean Davis (@seanmdav) February 28, 2025

SPARKS FLY: Internet Reacts to Wild Oval Office Confrontation

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