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Vance’s Perfect Ambush: How He Played Zelensky—and Trump

Sabotages the deal Trump wanted by bullying Zelensky

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Feb 28, 2025
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It wasn’t all Trump.

But it was all J.D. Vance. He came in prepared—and did everything to drive a wedge between Trump and Zelensky. Read the key moments from the White House just hours ago, and you’ll see exactly how he maneuvered them into open conflict.

A perfect ambush. Vance was worth every penny.


Zelensky: What kind of diplomacy, J.D., you are speaking about?

Vance: I think it's disrespectful for you to come into the Oval Office and try to litigate this in front of the American media. Right now, you guys are going around and forcing conscripts to the front lines. You should be thanking the President.


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