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Trump just presided over one of the greatest diplomatic disasters in modern history, with flared tempers, raised voices, and shredded protocol.

Never before has a U.S. president bullied and berated an adversary, never mind an ally, in such a public way.

During a tense Oval Office meeting, Trump and JD Vance attacked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, demanding he accept a peace deal with Russia or lose U.S. support.

The conversation devolved into shouting, with Trump accusing Zelenskyy of being ungrateful and “gambling with World War III.”

The meeting ended in chaos, with no agreement reached.

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[–] TheEighthDoctor@lemmy.zip 3 points 11 minutes ago

If the Europe had any sense of self respect the US embassies would be closing everywhere right now just like the russian ones.

[–] FinishingDutch@lemmy.world 1 points 3 minutes ago

I’m glad we get to see this shameful display. I wouldn’t talk lto a dog like that, much less the democratically elected leader of another sovereign nation that’s an ally. The US used to be a beacon of freedom and diplomacy, but clearly we shouldn’t expect that from the current regime.

Europe will keep supporting Ukraine regardless, but it really is in the US’ interests to stay involved in this conflict. It’s disconcerting that Trump can’t seem to grasp that basic fact.

[–] Wispy2891@lemmy.world 12 points 1 hour ago

I just saw an ad for G20, a fiction where some terrorists kidnap all the leaders of the G20 at the meeting. But don't worry, the US president frees herself, and she's going full Liam Neeson to free everyone and get revenge.

LOL completely unbelievable

What would instead happen with the US president that is in charge now: if you free me I will help you with all your requests and I will personally execute the hostages

[–] JOMusic@lemmy.ml 20 points 1 hour ago (2 children)

"Democracy dies on live TV" - wow that headline hits hard.

[–] slampisko@lemmy.world 7 points 36 minutes ago (1 children)

It says Diplomacy, but both are fitting actually

[–] JOMusic@lemmy.ml 1 points 16 minutes ago

Ah cheers, misread that!

[–] Kurroth@lemmy.world 2 points 34 minutes ago

"US chances at..."

Need to be added to the start. As if other countries aren't somehow capable is such an USamericanism.

[–] MisterFrog@lemmy.world 39 points 2 hours ago

There can be absolutely zero doubt that Trump is a Russian stooge

[–] mdurell@lemmy.world 37 points 2 hours ago (4 children)
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[–] aldfin@lemm.ee 6 points 1 hour ago (1 children)

Good job America! Proud of y’all for once again standing up for your values of oppression and greed.

[–] commander@lemmings.world 2 points 8 minutes ago

So true.

The democrats would rather have trump than Bernie.

[–] roofTophopper@lemmy.world 23 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

I don't know what it can be, but every ounce of me hates both of these men. I don't even want to call them men. I can't think of a possible way that they could suffer and feel the emotion of helplessness and sorrow. Whatever would happen, I don't think they'd care. They literally wouldn't care - because they have the mindset that they are invincible and can have whatever they want.

[–] Godric@lemmy.world 10 points 1 hour ago (1 children)

I think Tolkien has words for the corrupted, the lesser beings that are greedy agressive morons, "orcs"

[–] CitizenKong@lemmy.world 2 points 16 minutes ago (1 children)

I would say they are more like ringwraiths - twisted shadows of men bound to a larger evil, Putin.

[–] WorldsDumbestMan@lemmy.today 1 points 4 minutes ago
[–] charade_you_are@sh.itjust.works 28 points 2 hours ago

I think "tried to bully Zelensky" would have been a little more accurate. Of course Trump and Vance failed at that too. All they're good at is manipulating the most stupid people on the planet. If I was morally depraved, I bet I could do it pretty easily too.

[–] SolidShake@lemmy.world 7 points 1 hour ago

remember you guys. peace day 1! trump never lies

[–] Resonosity@lemmy.dbzer0.com 46 points 3 hours ago (2 children)

I'm ready to protest this shit. Tell me when and where to show up, my local big city or state capital. This is some bullshit. Trump and Vance are egotistical dickheads. Ukraine are our allies! Imagine George Washington doing this with Marquis de Lafayette, or FDR with Churchill!! Unspeakable!

[–] Bamboodpanda@lemmy.world 18 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

Ukraine is a US ally. Trump is a Russian ally. Of course he would attack his adversary.

[–] torrentialgrain@lemm.ee 5 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

Bro have you been in a coma? The US is now taking the side of Russia, North Korea, Iran and China. Our alliances with the free west are dead.

[–] Lifter@discuss.tchncs.de 12 points 1 hour ago (1 children)

That's kinda what they said.

[–] torrentialgrain@lemm.ee 3 points 1 hour ago* (last edited 1 hour ago)

I thought they were making that typical American denialist point that "actually the US is still friends with Ukraine, it’s just trump that’s the problem".

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[–] JackbyDev@programming.dev 7 points 2 hours ago

This is genuinely one of the stupidest things I've seen. We all are used the the bar getting lower and lower but lordy it just accelerated.

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