Zelensky left the White House grounds at about 1:40 p.m. Trump wrote on Truth Social that Zelensky disrespected the United States of America in its cherished Oval Office.
He can come back when he is ready for peace.
But Trump stopped him and said, Dont tell us what we are going to feel.
Volodymyr Zelensky, Donald TrumpPhoto by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images
Youre not really in a good position right now, Trump said.
Youre gambling with World War III.
Putin went through a hell of a lot with me, Trump said.
Thank you POTUS, Congress and the American people.
Ukraine needs just and lasting peace, and we are working exactly for that.
What do you think?
This is going to be great television.
Anchor Dana Bash said, This was a head-on collision.
The aftermath of the exchange focused on the impact on any further U.S. support for Ukraine.
History will remember this day when an American President and Vice President abandoned all we stand for.
