Trump EVISCERATES Zelenskyy during heated exchange
Talks became increasingly hostile after Vice President JD Vance defended Trump’s efforts to negotiate a peace.
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Tonight, on The Ezra Levant Show, U.S. President Donald Trump boots his Ukrainian counterpart from the White House following a heated conversation.
"I have determined that President Zelenskyy is not ready for peace if America is involved, because he feels our involvement gives him a big advantage in negotiations," Trump said in a social media post following the ordeal.
"He disrespected the United States of America in its cherished Oval Office. He can come back when he is ready for peace."
Talks became increasingly hostile after Vice President JD Vance defended Trump’s efforts to negotiate a peace between Russia and Ukraine. Meanwhile, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he would not accept a peace negotiated without Ukraine at the table.
"Well, you know Donald Trump's position on Ukraine," said Ezra Levant. "It's simple. He says the war would not have started had he been president at the time."
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Russia invaded the Crimea under then-president Barack Obama in 2014, followed by a full-scale invasion in 2022 under President Joe Biden.
"There was no Russian invasion of Ukraine when Trump was president the first time," said Ezra, who notes the second-time president has his work cut out for him in brokering a peace.
"It's difficult being a peacemaker, especially when so much of the West has demonized Russia and Russians when talking about ceasefires."
President Zelenskyy clarified he wants a ceasefire with guaranteed protections, though Trump pledged neutrality.
A scheduled press conference involving Zelenskyy, Trump and Vance was subsequently canceled.
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Evelyn Sommers commented 2025-03-03 14:18:40 -0500I agree that it’s important to watch the whole interview. I found your analysis to be very informative, Ezra. I’m wondering about the “cards” exchange, however. English is not Zel’s first language and that metaphor may have been lost on him, at least at first, and so in part, he may have been somewhat insulted or simply not understood. Seems to me his inadequacies as a president are on full display here and like you I think he’ll soon be gone despite his taking cover with all the others whom he met in London, who want something from Trump but also want to call him names and dismiss him. Not smart. And perhaps Trump needs to learn that cultural differences can complicate his “art of the deal”-making. There’s so much more to this, too much to write here—and—-glad to have your comments. -
Jaroslav Ovtsyn commented 2025-03-01 13:59:35 -0500Respect, gratitude… wasn’t it Trump who called Zelensky a dictator? The “deal” Trump is talking about is nothing but a capitulation on part of Ukraine. I would understand if Trump was applying pressure on both Ukraine and Russia. But so far it seems like his genius plan is just feeding the Ukraine people to the hyenas.
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Colin Cramton commented 2025-03-01 08:15:50 -0500As a child,Volad was never told “no”.
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Lillian Kelly commented 2025-02-28 22:54:06 -0500Nato put missels on the border of Russia. Selensky was not elected but was put in by NAto/USA. etc. They interphered in the signeing of the peace agreement that was signed by Russia, and Ukraine previously. I am quite disappointed that you Ezra are not talking about the truth about this situation.
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Bruce Atchison commented 2025-02-28 21:27:19 -0500May Zelenskyy’s attitude is why he wasn’t invited to the meeting with Putin. I also agree it wasn’t wise to have the press at the meeting. Then again, we did see Zelenskyy’s attitude. If Putin wanted to, he could use the nuclear threat to crush Ukraine. Trump’s cards metaphor rings true in this case. Because of Zelenskyy’s attitude, millions of soldiers died.
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Bruce Atchison commented 2025-02-28 21:24:02 -0500I love what David said about independents putting in the groundwork first. Those small conservative parties need to get over themselves and unite into a bigger force. Then they need candidates to put in that all-important neighbourhood work in each riding.
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Don Hrehirchek commented 2025-02-28 20:54:51 -0500I do not see why these people have to have a televised version. First off would it not have been better to broker a peace deal with all involved and then have the press involved. I believe that all involved got what they deserved. They in My opinion have to eat crow.
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Robert Pariseau commented 2025-02-28 20:19:16 -0500At least he got to see the President.
Trump didn’t bother with the premiers.
They made it easy for him.
