Vindman on Zelensky clash: JD Vance wasn't ready for the 'big boy table'

The tense Oval Office meeting between Ukrainian President Zelensky and President Trump caught the world by surprise. Former National Security Council official Alexander Vindman says everything was going well until Vice President JD Vance "blew it all up."
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[lashasharashenidze]

1. Trump claimed Ukraine started the war.
2. Trump called Zelensky a dictator.
3. The USA voted with Russia and North Korea to oppose the UN resolution condemning Russia's invasion.
4. Trump gives the ultimatum to take Ukraine minerals, even though Zelensky says there is no deal, only a framework.
5. Vance picks a fight with Zelensky

And after all Zelensky should apologize? Where is the logic?

[daledevernon]

This is taking gaslighting to the next level, that meeting was an ambush

[adrielsebastian]

Remember than the US and Turkey urged Zelensky to flee but he refused, saying he needs ammunition, not a ride out. Best wartime leader in recent history.

[TamaraWhelpley]

And why is Russian state media in the Oval Office. Zelensky has thanked the USA over and over. JD looked like an immature idiot

[trippinout.]

Zelensky is facing two authoritarian regimes now, not one. He's a free world hero.

[gillianwatling]

Disgusting seeing 'The Emperor with no clothes' and his courtesans kowtowing to him.Bravo the brave man front Ukraine standing up to ignorant bullies

[goodvibes]

Apologise for WHAT???
Trump and Vance need to apologise!!

[robertthomasjones]

Canada lost about 150 military personnel killed in action, spent about 20 billion on the war in Afghanistan helping their American neighbors. They did not ask for payback.

[niclewis]

Two boys were yelling and having a temper tantrum in that room. One man was not.

[ardymoore]

That ANYONE could try to defend yesterday is absolutely absurd!

[MynameisInigoMontoya]

3:01 "Give the guy a chance." Um....this isn't a football game where we are putting Trump in as a quarterback to see how well he does. Zelenski's people are DYING. Innocent civilians are being murdered, raped, and kidnapped. Zelenski mentioned in the meeting that Putin had gone back on his word 20+ times. Every time he does, it's not a couple points on a score board, it's dead Ukrainians.
Naw, if I am signing over millions in minerals when my country NEEDS the $$ and will very likely feel the economic loss for over a decade later, I would be asking for more than a damn handshake.

[alanparker]

First they call him a dictator then hang up on him publicly and offer nothing but ultimatums. Absolutely disgusting

[richardjames]

Zelensky pointed out to Vance the diplomatic route was tried before and Putin marched into Crimea. Vance had no answer to that and got ratty. The treatment of Zelensky was dishonourable.

[martinxyz]

JD Vance advocating for diplomacy and at the same time illustrating how bad he is at it

[timmyrushton]

zelensky DID say thank you at this "meeting"...twice! right at the beginnnig when trump introduced him.

vance is either deaf, has no short term memory, or simply deliberately thick.

[kn]

JD Vance crying about Zelensky supporting the democrats during the election was the most pathetic part for me. Like you’re gonna bring THAT up during THIS meeting?

[ILoveFountainPens]

Zelenskyy was *answering* jd’s rapid fire questions!

It was absolutely an ambush!

[donbretland]

The only apology should be coming from Trump and Vance to Zelensky, it was disgraceful.

[terrencekane]

This was the worst demonstration of cowardice in the history of the American presidency.

[jmuel]

Trump and Vance showed their true colours. Ignorant, greedy, selfish bullies cowing down to Vladimir Putin. Zelenskyy has earned my respect. Those fools? No!!!