Vance describes the origins of the Zelensky White House dispute
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US Vice President J. D. Vance has rejected allegations suggesting that his intense exchange with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky during their recent Oval Office meeting was orchestrated. He dismissed claims that he and President Donald Trump were engaging in a “good cop, bad cop” routine to embarrass and expel their guest.
The tension escalated during a meeting last month at the White House, where Trump confronted Zelensky. The U.S. president accused Zelensky of showing a lack of respect for the United States, failing to acknowledge previous U.S. aid, and not pursuing peace with Russia. Ultimately, Zelensky was asked to leave before the closed-door discussions could occur, leading many supporters to speculate about the confrontation being staged.
In a recent interview with Fox News, Vance was asked if the altercation was part of a “good cop, bad cop” setup. He clarified how the situation unfolded: “No, it was certainly not planned,” Vance stated, noting that Trump reacted to a reporter's third consecutive question that prompted his interjection.
“I just wanted to answer the question. And then, of course, something I said in my answer caused the blowup. Zelensky got frustrated with it, and then everything went from there,” Vance explained.
Vance emphasized his role as vice president, stating that he strives to be respectful but also recognizes moments when the president may want him to contribute. “If I think there’s something useful I can say and I think that it’s going to be deferential to the president – I’ll jump in and offer my thoughts,” he added.
The press conference took a notable turn when Trump elaborated on his decision to maintain neutrality in mediating a settlement with Moscow rather than increasing support for Ukraine. Vance commented, “The path to peace and the path to prosperity is maybe engaging in diplomacy.”
During the exchange, Zelensky passionately highlighted the ongoing Russian occupation of parts of Ukraine since 2014, questioning the type of diplomacy Vance was referring to: “What kind of diplomacy, J. D., you are speaking about?”
“I am talking about the kind of diplomacy that is going to end the destruction of your country…” Vance began, but Zelensky interrupted him, asking, “Yes, but what do you…”
“Mr. President, with respect, I think it is disrespectful for you to come into the Oval Office and try to litigate this in front of the American media,” Vance asserted.
Zelensky replied, “During the war everybody has problems, even you. But you have [a] nice ocean and do not feel [it] now, but you will feel it in the future…”
Trump interjected, telling Zelensky, “Do not tell us what we are going to feel. We are trying to solve a problem. Because you are in no position to dictate.”
The heated exchange persisted for several minutes until Trump concluded the press conference, remarking, “Alright, I think we have seen enough. What do you think? This is going to be great television.”
Aarav Patel for TROIB News
The tension escalated during a meeting last month at the White House, where Trump confronted Zelensky. The U.S. president accused Zelensky of showing a lack of respect for the United States, failing to acknowledge previous U.S. aid, and not pursuing peace with Russia. Ultimately, Zelensky was asked to leave before the closed-door discussions could occur, leading many supporters to speculate about the confrontation being staged.
In a recent interview with Fox News, Vance was asked if the altercation was part of a “good cop, bad cop” setup. He clarified how the situation unfolded: “No, it was certainly not planned,” Vance stated, noting that Trump reacted to a reporter's third consecutive question that prompted his interjection.
“I just wanted to answer the question. And then, of course, something I said in my answer caused the blowup. Zelensky got frustrated with it, and then everything went from there,” Vance explained.
Vance emphasized his role as vice president, stating that he strives to be respectful but also recognizes moments when the president may want him to contribute. “If I think there’s something useful I can say and I think that it’s going to be deferential to the president – I’ll jump in and offer my thoughts,” he added.
The press conference took a notable turn when Trump elaborated on his decision to maintain neutrality in mediating a settlement with Moscow rather than increasing support for Ukraine. Vance commented, “The path to peace and the path to prosperity is maybe engaging in diplomacy.”
During the exchange, Zelensky passionately highlighted the ongoing Russian occupation of parts of Ukraine since 2014, questioning the type of diplomacy Vance was referring to: “What kind of diplomacy, J. D., you are speaking about?”
“I am talking about the kind of diplomacy that is going to end the destruction of your country…” Vance began, but Zelensky interrupted him, asking, “Yes, but what do you…”
“Mr. President, with respect, I think it is disrespectful for you to come into the Oval Office and try to litigate this in front of the American media,” Vance asserted.
Zelensky replied, “During the war everybody has problems, even you. But you have [a] nice ocean and do not feel [it] now, but you will feel it in the future…”
Trump interjected, telling Zelensky, “Do not tell us what we are going to feel. We are trying to solve a problem. Because you are in no position to dictate.”
The heated exchange persisted for several minutes until Trump concluded the press conference, remarking, “Alright, I think we have seen enough. What do you think? This is going to be great television.”
Aarav Patel for TROIB News
