Trump Berates Zelensky and Putin Benefits

The United States’ relationship with Ukraine erupted in a storm of acrimony on Friday as President Trump and Vice President JD Vance berated President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine in an explosive televised Oval Office showdown and abruptly cut short a visit meant to coordinate a plan for peace. Erica Green, a White House correspondent for The New York Times, breaks it down.

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Trump Berates Zelensky in Fiery Exchange at the White House

President Trump and Vice President JD Vance castigated President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine for not being grateful enough for U.S. aid. “You’re gambling with World War III,” Trump told Zelensky.
The New York Times - 1d
JD Vance, Positioning Himself as Trump’s Attack Dog, Berates Zelensky at Oval Office

The remarkable scene of a vice president injecting himself into a tense diplomatic discussion suggested that JD Vance does not want to be relegated to the B-team of the Trump administration.
The New York Times - 1d
Karl Rove: Putin wins in Trump-Zelensky dispute

Republican strategist Karl Rove believes Russian President Putin is the only winner in the public spat between President Trump, Vice President Pence, and Ukrainian President Zelensky in the Oval ...
The Hill - 2d
In Showdown With Zelensky, Trump Takes Offense on Putin’s Behalf

Never in the past few decades at least has an American president engaged in such an angry, scathing attack on a visiting foreign leader in the Oval Office.
The New York Times - 1d
Pelosi blasts Trump for 'shameful display' at Zelensky meeting: 'Putin must be overjoyed'

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) blasted President Trump for his “shameful display” during Friday’s meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House, claiming that ...
The Hill - 2d
NY Republican: Putin is ‘the only one that won’ in Trump-Zelensky meeting

Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) has called for President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to quickly resolve their disagreements after the explosive White House meeting, which he believes ...
The Hill - 1d
Trump’s Dressing Down of Zelensky Plays Into Putin’s War Aims

The public blowup could propel President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia to escalate the fight in Ukraine instead of agreeing to peace.
The New York Times - 1d
Trump’s Bargain With Putin Is ‘Shameful’

Turning our back on Ukraine would only weaken America.
The New York Times - 6d
Trump Is Rootin’ for Putin

Trump and Vance in a gross betrayal of the West.
The New York Times - 1d
Trump fumbles the ball to Putin

Putin knew he was in a weak negotiating position -- that is until Trump and Vance’s Oval Office outbursts strengthened his hand.
The Hill - 1d
Trump and Zelensky’s war of words

The US and Ukrainian presidents get into a public row.
BBC News - Feb. 19
Is Zelensky’s Approach to Trump Hurting Ukraine?

Through three years of wartime leadership, Ukraine’s president has mostly played weak hands wisely. But his approach has fallen flat with the Trump administration.
The New York Times - 6d
Trump vs Zelensky In The Oval Office

James, Laura and Chris dissect what happened.
BBC News - 1d
Trump and Zelensky clash in the Oval Office

The Ukrainian president leaves White House after angry meeting
BBC News - 2d
Trump: Zelensky 'overplayed his hand'

President Trump said Friday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky “overplayed his hand” in an explosive Oval Office meeting earlier in the day, and he signaled future U.S. support would be in ...
The Hill - 1d
Trump executive order could cut ‘infant assistance’ benefits for undocumented migrants

NBC News Homeland Security Correspondent Julia Ainsley joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss a new executive order from President Trump and the latest legal challenges to his administration's ...
NBC News - Feb. 20
Trump and Musk float 'DOGE dividends.' Low-income Americans might not benefit.

President Donald Trump recently touted the of "DOGE dividends," which came to a 30-year-old investor in a dream and caught the attention of Elon Musk on X.
NBC News - Feb. 23
Trump says House budget plan will not cut Medicaid benefits

President Trump said the budget plan he endorsed and that passed in the House will not lead to cuts to Medicaid benefits. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
CBS News - 4d
Rubio’s Dilemma: Cutting Trump’s Deal With ‘Bloodthirsty’ Putin

As a senator, Marco Rubio prided himself on challenging tyrants. But as secretary of state, President Trump has tasked him with helping to potentially turn Russia from an enemy into an ally.
The New York Times - Feb. 21
‘The World Is There for the Carving’: Two Columnists on the Trump-Putin Alliance

We’ve never seen anything like this: a president who appears aligned with a Russian dictator in targeting the weak and the vulnerable.
The New York Times - Feb. 21
Macron to warn Trump against looking weak to Putin

The French president is at the White House to appeal to Trump against rushing into a deal with Russia.
BBC News - 6d
The Disturbing Question at the Heart of the Trump-Putin Drama

For the next four years, at least, the America we knew is over.
The New York Times - 4d
Ukraine’s double agony — Putin and now Trump

The country is torn over whether it could keep fighting without American support. Alec Russell reports from Kyiv on the stresses of a nation under siege
Financial Times - 1d
Trump: Zelensky 'has no cards,' 'shouldn't be at meetings' with Russia

President Trump on Friday lashed out at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, saying he did not think it was important for Zelensky to attend negotiations about the war in Ukraine. Trump in an ...
The Hill - Feb. 21
Trump is correct on Ukraine and right to put Zelensky on the spot

I have no problem with anyone being vehemently opposed to Vladimir Putin and Russia. But such opposition should not blind them to the obvious questions that must still be asked about what is best ...
The Hill - Feb. 22
Sununu urges Zelensky to 'be careful' not to anger Trump

Former New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) advised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a recent interview to “be careful” not to anger President Trump. His warning comes as the two ...
The Hill - Feb. 22
Zelensky to meet Trump in Washington to sign minerals deal

President Trump says the pair are poised to sign a "very big agreement", which Zelensky described as a "framework".
BBC News - 3d
Trump on calling Zelensky a dictator: 'Did I say that?'

President Trump on Thursday backtracked on his recent sharp criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as the U.S. aims to strike a deal to end the war between Kyiv and Moscow. Trump, ...
The Hill - 3d
Baier to interview Zelensky after Trump meeting

Bret Baier has secured the first one-on-one interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after his meeting with President Trump at the White House, to discuss the ongoing Ukraine-Russia ...
The Hill - 2d
Trump commends Zelensky ahead of White House talks

The US leader plays down earlier frictions and predicts a "very good meeting" on Friday.
BBC News - 2d
Tensions boil over at Trump-Zelensky meeting

{beacon} 12:30 REPORT Happy Friday! Tomorrow is officially March 🍀🌸 Today's forecast in DC: ⛅ 56° (Find your weather here) In today's edition: Tensions erupt at Trump-Zelensky meeting Trump’s ...
The Hill - 2d
Watch in full: Angry exchange between Trump and Zelensky

The US president accused the Ukrainian leader of being disrespectful in a tense meeting in the Oval Office.
BBC News - 2d
Graham: Trump, Zelensky meeting an 'absolute, utter disaster'

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), who has been one of the most outspoken advocates for supporting the Ukraine war effort, said he was “devastated” by the heated exchange between President Trump, Vice ...
The Hill - 2d
Rubio praises Trump after explosive Zelensky meeting

Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised President Trump after he and Vice President Vance got into a public spat with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office on Friday “Thank ...
The Hill - 2d
How the Trump, Zelensky meeting went off the rails

Efforts to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine were left in tatters following President Trump’s confrontational White House meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, which erupted ...
The Hill - 2d
'Unpleasant to see' - Ukrainians react to Trump and Zelensky's spat

The meeting, which was meant to end with a minerals deal signing, instead descended into an argument over the Ukraine war.
BBC News - 1d
Starmer speaks to Trump and Zelensky after row

A statement from No 10 confirms he spoke with both and "retains unwavering support for Ukraine".
BBC News - 1d
European leaders back Zelensky after Trump clash

The Ukrainian president thanks European leaders for their support after a flurry of messages on social media.
BBC News - 1d