CNN Star Reacts to Tense Trump-Zelensky Meeting

Tensions Explode in Oval Office Meeting Between Trump and Zelensky

CNN's Kaitlan Collins described an extraordinary scene in the Oval Office on Friday, February 28, as President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky engaged in a heated shouting match over U.S. aid and the ongoing war with Russia. 
The confrontation, which also involved Vice President J.D. Vance, signaled a dramatic shift in U.S.-Ukraine relations and left White House reporters stunned.
Here's what happened.
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Collins: 'Nothing Short of Remarkable'

Reporting live from the White House, Collins detailed how the conversation escalated from discussions about security guarantees to a full-blown argument. 
"It was incredibly heated," she said, adding that by the end of the meeting, Trump was "absolutely fuming." 
The journalist revealed that Vance accused Zelensky of failing to show gratitude for U.S. assistance, prompting Zelensky to fire back, inviting Vance to visit Ukraine himself.

Trump's Warning: 'Make a Deal or We Are Out'

According to Collins' notes from the meeting, Trump firmly told Zelensky: "I have empowered you to be a tough guy. You either make a deal or we are out. You don't have the cards." 
The president also insisted that unlike previous administrations, "Putin may have broken deals with Obama and Bush, but he has not broken any deals with me." 
This statement highlighted Trump's confidence that he could negotiate a ceasefire without Russia violating the terms.

Vice President Vance Takes a Hard Line on Ukraine

Vice President Vance played a pivotal role in the clash, reportedly telling Zelensky that "he had not said thank you once during that meeting."
His remarks echoed the growing skepticism among some U.S. officials about continued military support for Ukraine. Zelensky strongly pushed back, emphasizing Ukraine's dire situation and extending an invitation for Vance to witness the war firsthand.

Social Media and Journalist Reactions

The confrontation quickly sparked debate across media circles and social platforms. NBC's Peter Alexander shared on X, "A sitting U.S. president telling an ally at war 'make a deal or we are out' in the Oval Office is an extraordinary shift in foreign policy." 
Meanwhile, journalist Julia Ioffe reacted by saying, "Zelensky must be absolutely stunned. The U.S. has been Ukraine's strongest supporter — until now."
Conservative voices, however, defended Trump's approach. "Finally, a leader who is putting America First," former Trump advisor Stephen Miller observed. Others argued that Ukraine has received enough aid and should pursue a peace deal.