US Lawmakers Respond to Trump-Zelensky White House Clash

A recent meeting at the White House between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy erupted into a heated exchange, with Trump accusing Zelenskyy of disrespecting the U.S. and gambling with the threat of World War III. Trump and Vice President JD Vance criticized Zelenskyy for not adequately appreciating American support, leading to Zelenskyy's abrupt departure without a scheduled press conference. Following the meeting, reactions from U.S. lawmakers varied, with Republicans like Senator Lindsey Graham expressing pride in Trump's stance, while Democrats condemned the confrontation as damaging to U.S.-Ukraine relations and potentially emboldening Russia. Zelenskyy reaffirmed Ukraine's need for peace and thanked the U.S. for its support in a post-meeting statement. The incident has sparked widespread debate over the future of U.S. military aid to Ukraine and the effectiveness of current diplomatic approaches. European leaders have also expressed their support for Ukraine amid this diplomatic turmoil.