Trump and Vance's behaviour is utterly disgusting - neither are fit for office. This was a total ambush and attempt at extortion. Courageous Zelensky stood his ground and held out for security guarantees. Trump's tantrum followed...
I feel sick. That was the most revolting and revealing display I’ve ever seen. I hope the King will retract his offer. We don’t want that POS on English soil.
SKOR is afraid that American troops will be withdrawn from its territory. It actually lifted the ban of exports to ruzzia of medical equipment. It's all Trump and his "lovely " administrations job. America is just another ruzzia's republic at this point.
I’m hoping they are knocking back the champagne and not pushing forward plans to push further and quicker into Ukraine now Trump has showed he doesn’t care
I do hope that the USA is removed from 5 Eyes. The question is before or after they leave NATO. Yes I know - when they leave NATO they'll be disqualified anyway.
How can Britain welcome that orange vile man with a state visit after this? Bootlicking a man that ambushes a president fighting for the life of his people? Disgusting.
Id guess that it is because Trump does not believe that the other NATO countries will commit to the 2.5% - is there a better excuse to dismantle the entire thing?
Well he could leave NATO which would certainly weaken it but I doubt that he could dismantle it. His actions seem to be strengthening the resolve of the other countries and increasing the likelihood of significant additional investment in defence.
This can still backfire spectacularly. I am discovering that several European countries have equal if not superior home grown weapons systems to those of the USA. If they can upscale and supply Ukraine, while removing themselves as buyers of US equipment, then that negatively impacts US
I somehow can’t see putin celebrating much tonight James, he’s too cold, calculating and coldblooded even to raise a glass to his poodle Trump. No, he’ll be planning his next murderous attack on Ukrainian civilians.
They’re probably choosing the right puppet candidate to take over after Zelenskyy is ousted as part of the new deal with America which Trump will expect Ukraine to accept or face being completely abandoned
I never believe I will witness such a childish display from the white or any other house in my lifetime. The childishness and pettiness was stratospheric
Vodka. They drink vodka.
And no, they haven't.
They do hold all the cards. The US presence on the side of Ukraine is really the only card that the EU and Ukraine had.
To what purpose? We are not talking about some Tin pot dictator as much as he acts like one.Trump is the leader of the biggest economy and military in the world.Tough talk is easy ,keeping the peace not so much.
He relies on people not prepared to speak their mind. I don't want to over dramaticise but just remember ww2. The silence of the masses gave him power. Same here. Difference is he was voted in.
I don’t disagree with anything you say and Trump is a real danger,but Europe needs time to get its ducks in a row and if to achieve that there needs to be a modicum of arse licking then that’s the harsh reality.
We definitely do not want this scum coming to England, there will definitely be riots on the streets if he does, we have to make a stand against these pathetic representatives hijacking American politics.
As for the King, act now and withdraw the invitation
Why aren't you in @lbc.co.uk tomorrow @mrjamesob.bsky.social - after today of all days, I now have to wait until Monday for your show... I get everyone needs a break but can't you take it Tuesday instead??
I wonder who the «Dark Lord of the Sith is»!? Can’t be Trump! He’s just a muppet! Vance or Putin, or a hidden evil in the shadowy corners of the White House crypts?
I was pleased with the show of support from , Latvia, Croatia, Sweden, Germany, Denmark, etc .. Ukraine will not be alone & now Zelinski knows he may have lost the USA support but the rest of the world are filmy behind him .
It’s quite sickening isn’t it ? . Seeing our closest Ally spouting Russian Propaganda, and directly into an Allies face . This is going to galvanise Europe against Putin . Glad Starmy found his backbone and told he USA were with Ukraine all the way, just as we should be for our Allies .
We better hope Starmer can bring Zelenskyy and Trump back around the table. If not then there is a good chance Europe will be at war with Russia. King Charles needs to woo that idiot Trump.
Far be it from me to suggest that there is any kind of collusion going on between Putin and Trump but it seems almost as if the plan all along was to embarrass or deride Zelenskyy in front of the press to try and turn Ukrainians against him by making them think he blew the one good chance he had.
Poor Zelensky, ambushed and then unceremoniously kicked out of the White House. This may be the most awful moment so far in a dreadful exchange. And Vance is like the classic bully sidekick acting tough in front of his boss. Putin cracking open a bottle tonight.
How is it going now the “looking for the inner wounded child” in Vile Vance and bully Trump? I was really surprised by this subject you chose for your phone in today. Some people are way past finding the root of their evil. I hope that’s clearer now. I personally was past that already.
And yet...Russian economy on its knees. Having to import N Korean soldiers.
Russia probably needs this deal more than Ukraine, especially as it was so very favorable to Russia.
I think Trump just really screwed up big time.
But where does Trump go from here ? He now negotiates peace in Ukraine with the country and people that have invaded - and are daily bombing - Ukraine?
Who are their allies ?
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South Korea should send troops to Ukraine to fight Russia.
Who will justifiably cry tears?
Europe must send troops to Ukraine to push Russia out.
DearRajan
last I expected to read an interpretation like this.
Zelensky is a statesman, Trump is not. Should he have capitulated, rolled over, betrayed his country?
Statesmanship is sometimes knowing when to say no. When to recognise that Appeasement won't work.
And no, they haven't.
They do hold all the cards. The US presence on the side of Ukraine is really the only card that the EU and Ukraine had.
They need to quickly figure that stuff out.
Not every day you install your agent in the Oval Office 😂😂😂
As for the King, act now and withdraw the invitation
Nato is next
The state visit was his favorite gift this week. Seeing Zelenskyy getting there first may raise his blood pressure. Maybe to unsafe levels.
Damn you Biden!
(Universal blame)
They are allies now.
Feeling so sorry for Zelensky right now 😢 💙💛
Russia probably needs this deal more than Ukraine, especially as it was so very favorable to Russia.
I think Trump just really screwed up big time.
Who are their allies ?