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Reactions are pouring in on social media after the explosive scene that took place in the Oval Office Friday between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Zelenskyy had come to the White House and was expected to sign an agreement that would give the U.S. access to Ukraine’s critical minerals supply, to help repay the U.S. for providing financial support, ahead of a pending peace deal with Russia.
However, after about 30 minutes, the winds shifted and the whole thing went south and blew up in Zelenskyy’s face when he became confrontational and disrespectful to both President Trump and Vice President JD Vance.
No deal was signed. Instead, Zelenskyy was asked to leave, and the lunch that had been prepared in his honor was instead enjoyed by the White House staff.
Below are reactions being posted on social media by many of Trump’s cabinet members, along with other conservatives:
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who was in the Oval Office as the whole thing went down, wrote, “Thank you @POTUS for standing up for America in a way that no President has ever had the courage to do before. Thank you for putting America First. America is with you!”
Thank you @POTUS for standing up for America in a way that no President has ever had the courage to do before. Thank you for putting America First. America is with you!
— Secretary Marco Rubio (@SecRubio) February 28, 2025
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem wrote, “I am so proud of our Commander-in-Chief. Thank you President @RealDonaldTrump and @VP for standing up for America. We will not tolerate the political games and disrespect of America. America is back.”
I am so proud of our Commander-in-Chief. Thank you President @RealDonaldTrump and @VP for standing up for America.
We will not tolerate the political games and disrespect of America.
America is back.
— Secretary Kristi Noem (@Sec_Noem) February 28, 2025
The Department of Defense Rapid Response team wrote, “Thank you @POTUS for standing up not only for America, but for the American warfighter🇺🇸.”
Thank you @POTUS for standing up not only for America, but for the American warfighter🇺🇸
— DOD Rapid Response (@DODResponse) February 28, 2025
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wrote, “Amen, Mr. President,” as he shared a copy of Trump’s statement.
Amen, Mr. President. pic.twitter.com/TMvjQhqCG7
— Pete Hegseth (@PeteHegseth) February 28, 2025
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard wrote, “Thank you @realDonaldTrump for your unwavering leadership in standing up for the interests of the American people, and peace. What you said is absolutely true: Zelensky has been trying to drag the United States into a nuclear war with Russia/WW3 for years now, and no one has called him on it. Thank you, Vice President @JDVance for speaking out so forcefully and clearly, about the necessity of diplomacy.”
Thank you @realDonaldTrump for your unwavering leadership in standing up for the interests of the American people, and peace. What you said is absolutely true: Zelensky has been trying to drag the United States into a nuclear war with Russia/WW3 for years now, and no one has…
— Tulsi Gabbard 🌺 (@TulsiGabbard) February 28, 2025
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy wrote, “Thank you @POTUS for standing up for the United States. The American people will not stand for disrespect of our President, Oval Office, or our generous taxpayers. Peace is only accomplished through strength and our allies need to understand that.”
Thank you @POTUS for standing up for the United States. The American people will not stand for disrespect of our President, Oval Office, or our generous taxpayers. Peace is only accomplished through strength and our allies need to understand that.
— Secretary Sean Duffy (@SecDuffy) February 28, 2025
HUD Secretary Scott Turner wrote, “President Trump is standing up for forgotten Americans, not endless foreign wars. Biden’s legacy — increased homelessness, record high interest rates, all-time highs to buy a house, and Americans footing the bill. That ended January 20th. The American people are behind @POTUS.”
President Trump is standing up for forgotten Americans, not endless foreign wars.
Biden’s legacy — increased homelessness, record high interest rates, all-time highs to buy a house, and Americans footing the bill.
That ended January 20th.
The American people are behind @POTUS
— Scott Turner (@SecretaryTurner) February 28, 2025
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum wrote, “Thank you @POTUS for standing strong for America while working to end the killing abroad.”
Thank you @POTUS for standing strong for America while working to end the killing abroad. https://t.co/qOtLKAXxdI
— Secretary Doug Burgum (@SecretaryBurgum) February 28, 2025
Agriculture Sec. Brooke Rollins wrote, “American leadership is back — in the Oval Office — and on the world stage. FEARLESS. BOLD. RELENTLESS. We will save America 🇺🇸💪🙏.”
American leadership is back — in the Oval Office — and on the world stage.
FEARLESS. BOLD. RELENTLESS. We will save America 🇺🇸💪🙏 https://t.co/iztpdjNDLn
— Secretary Brooke Rollins (@SecRollins) February 28, 2025
Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) commented, “President Trump and Vice President Vance will put America First every single time. Putting Zelensky in his place while he disrespects the U.S. in the Oval Office is exactly what American leadership should look like. This is what We The People want to see!”
President Trump and Vice President Vance will put America First every single time.
Putting Zelensky in his place while he disrespects the U.S. in the Oval Office is exactly what American leadership should look like.
This is what We The People want to see! pic.twitter.com/CthSj4a0Wf
— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 (@RepMTG) February 28, 2025
Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) wrote, “President Trump is fighting for PEACE around the world and is putting America First as our best negotiator—he’s the only one to get Russia to the table to consider a serious and lasting peace agreement with Ukraine. 🇺🇸.”
President Trump is fighting for PEACE around the world and is putting America First as our best negotiator—he’s the only one to get Russia to the table to consider a serious and lasting peace agreement with Ukraine. 🇺🇸
— Steve Scalise (@SteveScalise) February 28, 2025
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) wrote, “Under this President— the greatest, freest, and most generous nation on Earth is putting America First. I’d encourage anyone who has a problem with that to reevaluate their priorities.”
Under this President— the greatest, freest, and most generous nation on Earth is putting America First. I’d encourage anyone who has a problem with that to reevaluate their priorities.
— Markwayne Mullin (@SenMullin) February 28, 2025
Speaking to reporters outside the White House, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) said, “I have NEVER been more proud of the President. I was very proud of JD Vance, standing up for our country… What I saw in the Oval Office was disrespectful, and I don’t know if we can ever do business with Zelenskyy again!”
“I think most Americans saw a guy they would not want to go into business with,” Graham said of Zelenskyy.
JUST IN: Senator Lindsey Graham says he doesn’t think the United States can ever do business with Zelensky again, says he has never been more proud of Trump and Vance.
“I have never been more proud of the president. I was very proud of JD Vance standing up for our country.”… pic.twitter.com/71jLkvXUMq
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) February 28, 2025
“WOW! Zelensky behaved SO BADLY in the Oval Office that he even lost Lindsey Graham,” noted journalist Nick Sortor.
🚨 WOW! Zelensky behaved SO BADLY in the Oval Office that he even lost Lindsey Graham
“Americans witnessing this would not want Zelenskyy to be their business partner including me. I’ve never been more proud of Trump for showing the American people and the world, you don’t… pic.twitter.com/f0PH4CaOFu
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) February 28, 2025
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) asked, “Is this the end of Zelensky’s presidency? He hitched his wagon to Biden and the deep state. They lost and now he doesn’t seem to be playing his cards well.”
Elon Musk replied, “Zelensky destroyed himself in the eyes of the American people.”
Zelensky destroyed himself in the eyes of the American people
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 28, 2025
Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) responded, “Congress and President Biden contributed to this by sending the signal that Zelenskyy was somehow invincible, having devoted hundreds of billions of dollars to Zelenskyy’s efforts over the last three years.”
Congress and President Biden contributed to this by sending the signal that Zelenskyy was somehow invincible, having devoted hundreds of billions of dollars to Zelenskyy’s efforts over the last three years
— Mike Lee (@BasedMikeLee) February 28, 2025
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) wrote, “Thank God President Trump is back in office. He and his administration are doing an incredible job standing up for America’s best interests and fighting for our national defense, economic security and prosperity. Gone are the days of President Biden’s weak appeasement policies and global handouts. America is the greatest country in the world – no one gets to lecture our President in the Oval Office and disrespect America’s generosity. President Trump is making it clear the international community must do their fair share instead of solely relying on American taxpayers to foot the bill. President Trump is ushering in a new America-first era with a restoration of peace through strength.”
Thank God President Trump is back in office. He and his administration are doing an incredible job standing up for America’s best interests and fighting for our national defense, economic security and prosperity. Gone are the days of President Biden’s weak appeasement policies…
— Rick Scott (@SenRickScott) February 28, 2025
“Zelensky has been fired from his acting job,” Elon Musk mocked in another post.
Zelensky has been fired from his acting job
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 28, 2025
Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-Tex.) had some FIERCE words for Zelenskyy: “Go home and NEVER COME BACK!”
To Zelenskyy: DON’T you EVER set foot in this country again and DISRESPECT my country and MY PRESIDENT. GO HOME AND GOOD LUCK!!!! pic.twitter.com/Z80G4KA50v
— Ronny Jackson (@RonnyJacksonTX) February 28, 2025
Trump assistant Dan Scavino posted a video clip of the Ukrainian ambassador with her head in her hands.
Ukrainian Ambassador understands that Zelensky is a complete and total disaster… pic.twitter.com/2a6u7gNqfI
— Dan Scavino (@Scavino47) February 28, 2025
Scavino then posted a video of Zelenskyy’s departure, and mocked, “SEE YA!”
SEE YA👋 pic.twitter.com/kkVqRz8FSn
— Dan Scavino (@Scavino47) February 28, 2025
Trump assistant Harrison Fields also posted a video of Zelenskyy leaving the White House and wrote, “.@ZelenskyyUa disrespected the United States of America in its cherished Oval Office. He can come back when he is ready for Peace.”
.@ZelenskyyUa disrespected the United States of America in its cherished Oval Office.
He can come back when he is ready for Peace. pic.twitter.com/G67UP5Wc4C
— Harrison Fields (@HFields47) February 28, 2025
I don’t know if I’ve ever seen someone be kicked out of the White House before, let alone a world ‘leader’.
Zelensky just got spanked and humiliated in front of the entire world.
Trump and the American People have had enough of the Deep State parasite known as Zelensky. pic.twitter.com/LMv13d0ELv
— Clandestine (@WarClandestine) February 28, 2025
Watch carefully who takes Zelensky’s side over President Trump and Vice President JD Vance … traitors, war profiteers, money launderers, and war pigs will be outing themselves today.
— Catturd ™ (@catturd2) February 28, 2025
Below is the entire heated exchange that rocked the world:
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