Zelensky Visibly Agitated – Trump Dominates Meeting at Trump Tower

Trump Citing ‘Very Good Relationship’ With Putin

(ZH) – Tensions were certainly on display before and during the Trump-Zelensky meeting at Trump Tower in New York. Going into the meeting, both men looked stern-faced, with Trump making a series of casual remarks which appeared aimed at gently belittling the Ukrainian leader and putting him in his place. This comes days after Zelensky went after J.D. Vance, and came close to directly criticizing Trump himself for calling for ceasefire and talks with Moscow.

“We have a very good relationship, and I also have a very good relationship, as you know, with President Putin. And I think if we win I think we’re going to get it resolved very quickly,” Trump said in comments made before the press going into the meeting. But that caused an agitated Zelensky to poke back:

“I hope we have more good relations,” Zelensky cut in.

“Oh, I see,” Trump responded. “But it takes two to tango, you know, and I we’re going to have a good meeting today. And I think the fact that we’re even together today is a very good sign.”

Trump: “I also have a very good relationship, as you know, with President Putin…”

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy: “I hope we have more good relations.”

Trump: “Oh, I see. But, you know, it takes two to tango.” pic.twitter.com/SZ0e0M8mSj

— The Recount (@therecount) September 27, 2024

As a result of this awkward exchange the mainstream media and possibly the White House itself is going to pounce. Trump will once again be painted as a GOP leader doing the bidding of Putin.

But it is refreshing to hear a political leader who could be the next president so unashamedly call for robust diplomacy, and who understands the urgency of getting ceasefire negotiations going to bring an end to the countless deaths and suffering in Ukraine.

Throughout the meeting, Trump looked to be his usual casual, in-control, and freewheeling self, which clearly put Zelensky and the Ukrainian delegation on edge.

Trump: *looks to Zelenskyy* I don’t even know if you know this but when they did the impeachment hoax.. one of the reasons we won it so easily.. he could’ve played cute but he didn’t. He said President Trump did absolutely nothing wrong pic.twitter.com/ladOtitzAN

— Acyn (@Acyn) September 27, 2024

At another moment, just as the meeting began, it seemed Trump in his less than subtle way was making it clear who is boss…

JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇺🇦 Donald Trump tells Ukrainian President Zelensky which chair to sit in during a meeting to discuss peace with Russia. pic.twitter.com/0CjUBwP1QW

— BRICS News (@BRICSinfo) September 27, 2024

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Trump in the aftermath of the Zelensky meeting said that he “learned a lot” and said that ultimately “we both ant to see a fair deal made.”

It is as yet unclear what the Republican presidential nominee thinks of Zelensky’s ‘victory plan’ – which was presumably presented in the Friday late morning meeting.

This is what leadership looks like. President Trump flanked by Zelenskyy:

“I learned a lot, but I think I haven’t changed from the standpoint that we both want to see this end and we both want to see a fair deal made. It’s got to be fair and I think that will happen … This is… pic.twitter.com/M3r7X170bZ

— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) September 27, 2024

The NY Times has meanwhile summarized Zelensky’s week of visits in D.C. and New York by emphasizing his ‘star power’ is fading fast, also as Ukraine forces are on the retreat in the country’s east. The situation looks bleak for Kiev and Zelensky’s hopes indeed…

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