In a bold and confident display of leadership, President Trump welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the White House on Friday. The meeting centered around Zelensky’s proposal concerning rare earth mineral rights, a hot topic following the billions of taxpayer dollars sent to Ukraine during the Biden administration.
Trump, never one to miss an opportunity to assert dominance, made a lighthearted jab at Zelensky’s attire as they shook hands. Zelensky, dressed in his usual casual ensemble of a black sweatshirt and pants, drew Trump’s playful comment, “He’s all dressed up today,” highlighting his casual clothing choice.
This meeting follows Ukraine’s agreement to President Trump’s mineral rights deal, which aims to balance the scales for American taxpayers who have heavily supported Ukraine over the past four years.
President Trump greets President Zelenskyy at the White House
— Margo Martin (@MargoMartin47)
February 28, 2025
Earlier that morning, Zelensky was met with a bipartisan delegation from the U.S. Senate. Senator Lindsey Graham, known for his hawkish views, showed a respectful demeanor towards Zelensky.
On X, Zelensky expressed gratitude for the United States’ support, stating the discussions involved military assistance, legislative initiatives, and robust security guarantees for Ukraine. He emphasized the crucial partnership with the U.S. amidst ongoing Russian aggression.
An important visit to the United States. In Washington, I met with a bipartisan delegation from the U.S. Senate.
Our discussions focused on the continued military assistance for Ukraine, relevant legislative initiatives, my meeting with President Trump, efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace, our vision for ending the war, and the importance of robust security guarantees.
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa)
February 28, 2025
