Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s latest attempt to play the tough-guy card on the international stage has imploded in a blaze of diplomatic embarrassment.

The highly anticipated meeting, intended to solidify a bilateral agreement on the Ukraine’s rare mineral resources, devolved into a contentious confrontation.

President Trump, accompanied by Vice President J.D. Vance, chastised Zelensky for his ingratitude toward U.S. aid and his reluctance to engage in peace negotiations with Russia.

Trump accused Zelensky of “gambling with World War Three” and questioned his commitment to diplomacy. The heated exchange culminated in Trump abruptly ending the meeting.

Zelensky: “[There are] a lot of questions. Let’s start from the beginning. First of all, during the war, everybody has problems, even you, but you have a nice ocean [in between], and don’t feel it now, but you will feel it in the future. God bless you.”

Trump: “Don’t tell us what we’re going to feel. We’re trying to solve a problem. Don’t tell us what we’re going to feel… because you’re in no position to dictate that. Remember this, you’re in no position to dictate what we’re going to feel. We’re going to feel good. We’re gonna feel very good and very strong.”

Zelensky: “You will feel the influence. I’m telling you now you will feel the influence.”

Trump: “You’re right now, not in a very good position. You’re not in a good position. You don’t have the cards right now with us.”

Zelensky: “I’m not playing cards right now, I’m very serious Mr President. I am a wartime president.”

Trump: “You’re gambling with the lives of millions of people. You’re gambling with World War Three. You’re gambling with World War Three, and what you’re doing is very disrespectful to the country, this country, far more than a lot of people say they should.”

During this tumultuous encounter, White House Correspondent of Voice of America Misha Komadovsky captured the poignant reaction of Ukraine’s Ambassador to the United States, Oksana Markarova.

Seated near the leaders, Ambassador Markarova was seen placing her head in her hands and facepalming as Zelensky’s bluster crashed and burned.

Assistant to the President & White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino wrote on X, “Ukrainian Ambassador understands that Zelensky is a complete and total disaster…”

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According to Fox News Senior White House Correspondent Jacqui Heinrich, the White House stated that “Ukrainians were begging to reset” the conversation, but Marco Rubio and Michael Waltz informed them that Zelenskyy needed to leave the White House grounds and return only when he was ready for a serious discussion about peace. U.S. officials, including President Trump, reportedly felt disrespected by Zelenskyy’s rhetoric and demeanor, noting that he was “shrugging and rolling his eyes” throughout the conversation.

WH OFFICIALS TELL FOX:
-TRUMP KICKED OUT ZELENSKYY – HE DID NOT WALK OFF ON HIS OWN
-RARE MINERALS DEAL WAS NOT SIGNED.
– WH SAYS “UKRAINANS WERE BEGGING TO RESET” BUT RUBIO AND WALTZ INFORMED THEM ZELENSKYY NEEDS TO LEAVE WHITE HOUSE GROUNDS, RETURN WHEN HE’S READY FOR PEACE…

— Jacqui Heinrich (@JacquiHeinrich) February 28, 2025

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Ukrainian President Zelensky went on FOX News with Bret Baier on Friday evening after disrespecting President Trump and the American people openly in the White House in a historic meeting earlier today.

Zelensky was tossed out of the White House earlier today after his disgraceful behavior at the White House.

It was clear that Zelensky does not want peace. He refused to even sign a ceasefire agreement.

During his interview with Trump-basher Bret Baier, Zelensky started off by thanking the American people, President Trump and the US Congress.

It might be a little too late for that.

Bret Baier: In the oval office. Do you think you did, and do you think you owe an apology to President Trump?

Volodymyr Zelensky: Thank you so much. First of all, thank you for your invitation for this dialog. Good evening to all your country, to all Americans. I’m very thankful to Americans for all your support. You did a lot. I’m thankful to President Trump and to Congress, bipartisan support. I was always very thankful from all our people. You helped us a lot from the very beginning, during three years of full-scale innovation. You helped us to survive. Anyway, we are strategic partners, and even in such tough dialog. I think we have to be very honest, and we have to be very direct to understand each other, because it’s very, for us, very necessary to President Trump, and I’m with all respect that he wants to finish this war, but not Nobody wants to finish more than we, because we in Ukraine, we are in this war. We are in this battle, and battle for freedom for our lives. So I’m just telling that I think that we have to be on the same side, and I hope that the President on our side together with us, and that is very important to stop Putin. And I heard from President Trump a lot of times that he will stop and I hope he will, and we need to pressure him with Europe, with all the partners.

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky’s answer to Bret Baier of Fox News when asked if he feels that he owes the U.S. President and the American people an apology for the heated back and forth at the White House today.
President Zelensky reiterated, as he has many times, his… pic.twitter.com/MbfRL60cIS

— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) February 28, 2025

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Orange County Sheriff John Mina, who notably bungled the Pulse investigation and is a known Democrat, has instructed his deputies to inform him and get prior permission before detaining illegal immigrants.

According to an internal email, rank-and-file officers were told that they needed to stand down if they encountered a situation involving an illegal immigrant.

“Any ICE/Immigration related calls must be cleared through the chain of command,” stating that officers of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office need to get permission before arresting illegal immigrants who rape and pillage our communities.

Mina who has refused to work with the Trump administration in apprehending violent illegals, is upsetting officers and putting the community at risk, according to former OPD and DEA investigator James Copenhaver.

Copenaver says he’s been in touch with the governor’s office and expects action to be taken.

“Deputies must be able to act decisively in situations where immediate enforcement is necessary to protect themselves and the public. Any policy that delays or restricts cooperation with ICE and other federal agencies could create unnecessary risks and confusion.”

“Given these concerns, I urge Sheriff Mina to publicly and internally clarify his stance on Florida’s immigration laws and provide clear guidance on how his office will cooperate with federal agencies on illegal immigration enforcement.”

Governor DeSantis, has been tough on immigration, but this rogue sheriff continues to run wild.

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida Highway Patrol to be Trained and Authorized by ICE to Carry Out Immigration Enforcement Actions (Watch)

DeSantis also recently said that Andrew Tate was not welcome in Florida, as he arrived in the state after fleeing malicious persecution in Romania.

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The Washington Post reported late Friday afternoon President Donald Trump is considering cutting off shipments of military aid to Ukraine following his blow-out meeting in the Oval Office with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Vice President J.D. Vance.

Zelensky was rude and argued at length with Trump and Vance over U.S. support for Ukraine and Trump’s efforts to negotiate a ceasefire in Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Afterward, Trump ordered Zelensky out of the White House and canceled a planned luncheon and press conference with Zelensky to mark what was to be the signing of a mineral deal to enhance economic ties between the U.S. and Ukraine.

Excerpt from the brief report by the Post:

The Trump administration is considering ending all ongoing shipments of military aid to Ukraine in response to President Volodymyr Zelensky’s remarks in the Oval Office on Friday and his perceived intransigence in the peace process, a senior administration official told The Washington Post.

The decision, if made, would apply to billions of dollars of radars, vehicles, ammunition and missiles awaiting shipment to Ukraine through the presidential drawdown authority, said the official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive topic.

Post reporter John Hudson posted on X about his report:

The decision, if taken, would apply to billions of dollars of radars, vehicles, ammunition and missiles awaiting shipment to Ukraine through the presidential drawdown authority, said the official.

— John Hudson (@John_Hudson) February 28, 2025

The official pushed back on the notion that Trump and Vance’s confrontation with Zelensky was premeditated, and noted that efforts were made to strike a more positive tone in planning ahead of the meeting as indicated by Trump’s dropping of his accusation that Zelensky is a…

— John Hudson (@John_Hudson) February 28, 2025

TGP’s Cristina Laila reported earlier Friday that Secretary of State Marco Rubio was cutting off U.S. aid for Ukraine’s power grid (excerpt):

Secretary of State Marco Rubio terminated the US’s support for Ukraine’s power grid.

The State Department ended a USAID initiative that has given hundreds of millions of dollars to the restoration of Ukraine’s power grid.

Ukraine has been struggling with power outages because of Russia’s attacks on its power grid over the last few years.

USAID will also drastically reduce its presence in Ukraine, according to NBC News.

UPDATE: CBS News reporter Jennifer Jacobs confirms, “US military aid to Ukraine could be in jeopardy, sources told @CBSNews. US senators warned Zelenskyy as recently as this morning not to try to litigate with Trump. Teams were already working ahead to get to a more detailed level of agreement for Ukraine after today’s minerals deal, but the damage done in Oval Office was serious, sources told me. Trump officials who talked with the Ukrainian team after Zelenskyy left the Oval that some of his circle were dismayed by his behavior. “He’s got to say I want to make peace. I don’t want to fight a war any longer,” Trump told reporters on South Lawn when asked what @ZelenskyyUa needs to do to save this. “We’re going to get this war done … or let them fight it out.””

US military aid to Ukraine could be in jeopardy, sources told @CBSNews. US senators warned Zelenskyy as recently as this morning not to try to litigate with Trump. Teams were already working ahead to get to a more detailed level of agreement for Ukraine after today’s…

— Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) February 28, 2025

UPDATE: Trump demurred when asked by reporters about considering cutting off military aid to Ukraine “It doesn’t matter what I’m considering”, telling reporters he either ends the fighting with a ceasefire or he lets Russia and Ukraine fight it out.

Trump: All of the sudden he’s a big shot because he has the US on his side. Either we end it or let him fight it out and if he fights it out, it’s not going to be pretty because without us, he doesn’t win. You saw what I saw today. That was not a man who wanted to make peace pic.twitter.com/pM786q9u15

— Acyn (@Acyn) February 28, 2025

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