The conversation between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky, the presidents of the United States and Ukraine, was high-toned. According to the BBC, Trump urged Zelensky to “be grateful. "
According to journalists in the Oval Office, Zelensky, US Vice President James David Vance, and US President Trump exchanged tense remarks.
Vance accused Zelensky of “disrespect.” The meeting ended with Trump declaring that Zelensky was not “grateful” enough and exclaiming, "This will be a great TV show.”
The planned press conference was canceled. Zelensky left the White House.
