'We Created a Monster With Zelensky': White House Isn't Backing Down in Growing Rift
The Ukrainian leader is seen as having overstepped by the White House. A US administration official involved in peace negotiations with Russia bluntly told the publication that 'Zelensky is an actor who committed a common mistake of theater kids: He started to think he's the character he plays on TV.'
'Yes, he has been brave and stood up to Russia. But he would be six feet under if it wasn't for the millions we spent, and he needs to exit stage right with all the drama,' the unidentified official said. This strongly suggests that Trump is pursuing a full political transition in Ukraine at this point.
Another official, also involved in negotiations described that 'We created a monster with Zelensky,' and that 'these Trump-deranged Europeans who won't send troops are giving him terrible advice.'
Speaking of which, one Saturday headline has revealed the European Union is still seeking ways to seize part of Russa's frozen $280 billion in assets held abroad. So while Washington under Trump is trying to strike peace and compromise, the Europeans look content to try and sabotage what they already see as a 'bad deal' to end the war.
Yet another US official was quoted in Axios as reviewing that 'In the course of a week, Zelensky rebuffed President Trump's treasury secretary, his secretary of state and his vice president, all before moving on to personally insulting President Trump in the press.'
The unnamed official followed with, 'What did Zelensky think was going to happen?'
Meanwhile a mineral deal is said to be close, with some Friday night headlines claiming a final deal was 'hours' away – but Zelensky's office has said it's still mulling over the first draft. 'President Trump is obviously very frustrated right now with President Zelensky,' National Security Advisor Mike Waltz underscored in Thursday comments.
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