Zelensky’s savage response to Donald Trump & JD Vance goes viral as he finally addresses their heated Oval Office clash

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky took to social media to make his statements after a fiery and public clash with US president Donald Trump and vice president JD Vance in the Oval Office.

Volodymyr Zelensky’s post on X

Less than an hour after he had stormed out of the White House, Zelensky wrote a post on X (formerly Twitter), which went viral with more than 15 million hits, as per a report.

Zelensky posted, "Thank you, America. Thank you for your support. Thank you for this visit. Thank you, @POTUS, Congress, and the American people," reported DailyBeast.

The post that sparked debate

According to the DailyBeast, many interpreted Zelensky's social media post, stacked with four “thank yous,” as a direct response to Vance’s earlier criticism.

JD Vance’s persistent criticism during the meeting

During the meeting, Vance had relentlessly pressed Zelensky, accusing him of not showing enough gratitude to President Trump and the US for their support amid the Russian invasion, as per the report.

At one point, as Trump and Zelensky spoke over each other in front of the cameras, Vance interrupted, asking, “Have you said ‘thank you’ once this entire meeting?”, reported DailyBeast. Zelensky replied saying, “A lot of times, even today.”

As per the report, Vance continued to demand that Zelensky show “words of appreciation” for the US and its president.

Zelensky’s response to Vance's demands

In response, Zelensky stated, “Mr. President, we are staying in our country—staying strong from the very beginning of the war. We have been alone. And we are thankful. I have said thanks in this cabinet. I said thank you,” as quoted by DailyBeast.

FAQs

When did Trump and Zelensky meet?
They met at the White House on Friday, February 28.

What led to the tension between Zelensky and Trump during the meeting?
The meeting became tense when Vice President JD Vance pressed Zelensky for not appreciating the United States' help in Ukraine’s war with Russia.