Bessent 'Shocked' at Zelenskiy’s Stand at White House

"I'm not sure what he was thinking," US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says about the visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to the White House. Speaking with David Westin on Bloomberg Television, Bessent characterizes Zelenskiy's visit as "unacceptable" and “one of the great diplomatic own goals in history.”

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[postive-vibes]

It's not that Zelenskyy doesn't want to do a deal, it's that he doesn't want to do anything without security assurances. It's that simple.

[SB-mmzh]

President Zelensky was treated dreadfully. He clearly explained his fear over a peace deal considering a previous one was not adhered to by Russia. Why was he attacked for explaining that?

[fotografiasromero]

Is this guy talking a lunatic? Did he not see what happened? They literally were gaslighting the man and yelling at him and not letting him talk. These people DO NOT represent us.

[xealit]

All Trump's appointees look like they came from a cartoon. Perfect sycophant villain sidekicks.

[seanb]

This guy is a joke. There’s no excuse for the way trump behaved. He’s a blight in the Oval Office. Unbecoming of an American president.

[etienne]

Zelensky is a hero. Trump and Vance just kiss Putin’s ring.

[onesilike]

Oh please…disrespect? You mean he didn’t hand over the kingdom and kiss Donald’s ring.

[smokinjoe]

Talking to anyone in this god forsaken administration is just like talking to Trump. All this BS about respect is code for "kiss my butt". It's disgusting, America is in shame now across the world and they know it.

[kede]

The behaviour of Trump and Vance towards Zelensky was disrespectful. The behaved like bullies.

[creativeforeignpolicy]

This guy doesn't know what to say. Trump is a lunatic and he has to explain this.😂

[mauricebetzel]

Bring back the statue of liberty to Europe!

[FirstyPaul]

He fell into Trump’s Trap. He throw away all the valor of the Ukrainians that we love and admire.

[sol_alejandro]

I don't feel disrespected by Zelenski. I feel disrespected for him. Trash deal and rude hosts.

[leezajac]

Thanks. Stand up for PEACE Mr. President ... . Nowbody wanted to use this word in the last 3 Years. I am here in Europe and the Propaganda was always only for escalation. It is so good thear that word PEACE again ...

[befl]

Glad to hear you say President zelensky blew it. Journalists seem to be on his rude side. Journalists should State facts not opinions

[SS-etcy]

Who blew it up today? We must be talking about two different meetings. Absolutely disgusting to watch my vote being wasted in November.

[krumbleme]

Zelensky shot himself in the foot.
Totally disrespectful and poor judgement.

[MiketheG]

I can tell you how we feel. We love it.😁

[stevenmoore]

Zelensky should make a deal with Russia.

[IIIIOIIIIOIIII]

I have a feeling, that mr Bessent is going to be shocked whole lot of times in near future. And that's a good thing.