We all knew it wouldn’t go well, but did anyone expect this?
For the last week we’ve watch President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Keir Starmer pump up Trump’s ego. They were playing Trump’s game. But they’ve all made a drastic oversight. To President Zelenskyy, and to the Ukraine people, it’s not a game. The disastrous Oval Office exchange started with President Zelenskyy trying to set the appropriate tone by showing Trump photos of prisoners released from Russia, three of them pastors he said, demonstrating how Putin has violated the laws of war.
When President Zelenskyy tried to explain (and remember that English is not his first language) that the United States would eventually feel the effects of Putin’s war, Trump interrupted with, “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.” Then he spoke over President Zelenskyy trying to say he wasn’t to say, “You’re in no position to dictate what we’re going to feel.” And, still speaking over Zelenskyy’s rebuttal, Trump said, “You’re not in a good position. You don’t have the cards right now.” Zelenskyy, “I’m not playing cards. I am serious.” Trump, “You’re playing cards. You’re gambling with World War III.” The only one playing games is Donald J. Trump!
While I watched the exchange live the first time, upon reviewing it on video, I realized how this whole scenario was a trap. And Trump got what he wanted. Now, he can back away from the Ukraine War and blame President Zelenskyy. Trump and Vance tried to turn the table and make President Zelenskyy look bad, and they are so egotistical they actually believe the world has fallen for it. They must think people are blind and stupid.
Kudos to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy who kept his cool and, in my opinion, acted like a gentleman, a leader of the Ukraine people, and a hero. World leaders are already posting their support. Even if it means all NATO countries have to step up their financial and military support, we all support Ukraine!
And, Trump? He’s already posted that President Zelenskyy isn’t ready for peace. BULLSHIT!
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I agree. It was a trap – being televised, having Vance present and note how close Trump sat to Zelenskyy, to loom over him. Now, contrast that to Starmer’s picture next to Zelenskyy – respectful distance. Trump plays to his base, but he continues to make the US a pariah. Keith
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I wrote that post before the reporters started saying it was a trap, thinking maybe they wouldn’t. The front story on last night internationally showed the British people cheering Zelenskyy upon his arrival at 10 Downing and Starmer walking out to hug him – a picture is worth a 1000 words. Linda
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Agreed.
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