President Trump tore into Ukrainian President Voldymyr Zelensky following a heated argument in the Oval Office Friday, saying the Kyiv leader had “disrespected the United States of America.”
Trump and Zelensky had been scheduled to give a joint presser at 1 p.m. following the signing of a framework mineral agreement, but the pre-planned arrangements were blown up by the shouting match involving Trump, Zelensky and Vice President JD Vance.
“We had a very meaningful meeting in the White House today,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “Much was learned that could never be understood without conversation under such fire and pressure. It’s amazing what comes out through emotion, and I have determined that President Zelenskyy [sic] is not ready for Peace if America is involved, because he feels our involvement gives him a big advantage in negotiations. I don’t want advantage, I want PEACE. He disrespected the United States of America in its cherished Oval Office. He can come back when he is ready for Peace.”
Shortly after Trump’s message went out, The Post confirmed the scheduled press conference had been canceled.
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