I know we have used the word "unprecedented" a lot in the last several years, but truly, today's heated Oval Office meeting between President Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was shockingly unprecedented. As you probably have seen, in the meeting, Vance accused Zelensky of being disrespectful and ungrateful, which then led to a very tense exchange in which Trump warned Zelensky about "gambling with World War III." Following the meeting, the two canceled their planned news conference, with Zelensky also canceling his other planned appearances in Washington, D.C.

Although Trump's second term has only just begun, this meeting is already shaping up to be one of the defining moments of his presidency, with the Atlantic calling it "one of the grimmest days in the history of American diplomacy." People are taking to TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter (X) to share their thoughts on the whole exchange.

While over on Reddit, a thread is currently going viral after user Historical_Piano4390 asked, "What are your thoughts on the Donald Trump Zelenskyy conference just now?"

The thread, as of publishing, has over 13K responses from people not just in the US but from all around the world. Below are some of the top comments where people are not holding back their anger, frustration, and disappointment over the entire meeting:

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1."I honestly think I just watched history. This will be in school books some day."

—TheGodPePe

"I agree. This is the moment the US lost leadership of the free world. Remarkable."

—Tigerjug

2."Honestly, it was like watching two bullies gang up on a school kid. Except worse because they're both grown men, and the schoolkid in question was the hero who's been holding back the entire might of Russia — and then some — from taking his country and then others still for four straight years now."

—challengeaccepted9

3."Speaking as a Brit, that was fucking disgusting. Vance is a fucking disrespecting prick, and Trump is a cosplay mob boss trying his best to extort a vulnerable country and bully a real president."

—bwainwright

"So many people are missing the main point: This shows how weak the USA is."

—youcantkillanidea

4."The US is definitely 'out' in Europe now. These two just drew a line and stepped over to the side with Putin."

—PrincessKatiKat

"As Macron said, 'It's time for new alliances.'"

—Pitipitibum2

5."This was the moment that everyone knew for sure they could no longer count on us. I am ashamed."

—ShiftyoneGC

6."The extreme condescension in literally every word that those jackasses said to Zelensky. Never in history have two people less equipped for such a serious conversation had such power. We are fucking fucked."

—burglin

"Zelensky is a former comedian, and he was the professional one in that room."

—AverageScot

7."Sick to my stomach. It makes me want to wretch that such corrupt weasels are representing the American public. Putin's hand is obviously so far up their asses he's able to manipulate their mouths. I wish our leaders had 1/10 the fortitude and dedication to the people that Zelensky had."

—crinnaursa

8."J.D. is worse than I ever thought. He's so hungry for power, and he will debase himself."

—Dense_Bronco_2025

"The mainstream media has whitewashed him into being some idiot no one likes. He’s a Curtis Yarvin fanboy and stooge for the tech oligarchy."

—JudgeArthurVandelay

9."World leaders have learned two pieces of valuable information this week: Trump can be easily manipulated with flattery and praise. And Trump can be easily provoked by anyone who stands their ground."

—EngineerIllustrious

10."Trump is trying to take gross advantage of a real hero who is trying to protect his country, and Zelensky isn't an idiot like everyone else who bows down to the grifter."

—BUSHMILLZ

"The press conference just made Zelensky look better, and I don't know how ('cause it was already bad), but it made Trump and J.D. look even worse.I feel ashamed to be a US citizen today. Supporting Ukraine in the ways I can, giving what little money I can to local Ukrainian immigrants who are sending it home."

—icecreamismylife

11."People like Vance who demand respect are the ones who will never have it because they don't understand you have to earn it."

—FirmEcho5895

12."Just gonna quote my friend, 'To my US friends. Having watched how Donald Trump and J.D. Vance treated President Zelensky, all I can say is that your country is no longer a beacon of freedom. Your president is a disgrace, and so is your vice president. And by the way, no allies will ever trust you after that shameful show in the Oval Office. Trump and J.D. Vance tarnished the image of the United States in a way that will take years to fix.'"

—MKW69

13."Just wait for the Congressional Republicans to spin this. Get your nausea medicine ready."

—trucorsair

14."The most pathetic, shameful, un-American international public display of an American president ever. Zelensky was put in an impossible position, and every day for three years, he showed courage, character, and determination in the face of gigantic odds...while his people die in a stupid war. The fact he has to go around begging for money and help just to have to sit in front of Trump, who was given everything in life, and be disrespected is disgraceful."

—stenebralux

"Zelensky refused to abandon Kyiv, even after other leaders pleaded with him to leave.Trump hid in a bunker when protesters were outside the White House, then claimed he was inspecting the basement 🙄."

—SpyOfMystery

15."I'm embarrassed as an American. That was an ambush on Zelensky. Trump wanted that to happen on live TV. We have lying bullies in the White House."

—According_Smoke1385

16."Embarrassing for the US."

—Chairboy

"One thing to understand right now: Pretty much the whole world despises the US at this point. Zelensky is the one guy who took it to Trump's face, more so than Macron, and more so than Keir Starmer.Trump just made Zelensky the world's guy."

—2000TWLV

17."We are watching the fall of the US in real-time. It’s absolutely stunning to live through a time when the US was in a Cold War with Russia to see the president of the US now bowing down to them and helping them attain goals to help enrich and support Russia. The US leaders are a joke, and it’s disgusting."

—613Flyer

18.And lastly, "Elect a clown, expect a circus."

—TheHitmanMaul

You can read the original threads on Reddit.

Note: Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity.

Okay, tell us what you thought of the Trump, Vance, and Zelensky Oval Office meeting. Is this something you saw coming? Does it feel like you watched something that will be taught in history books? Let us know in the comments below.

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Trump accuses Zelensky of 'gambling with World War Three'

US President Donald Trump accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of "gambling with World War Three" in a heated face-to-face exchange at the White House on Friday.

Trump said that Ukraine "was not in a very good position" in its defensive fight against Russia, and that Zelensky did not "have the cards" to tell Washington how to deal with Moscow to end the war.

"You're gambling with the lives of millions of people. You're gambling with World War Three," Trump said, pointing his finger at Zelensky as the Ukrainian leader tried to respond.

"What you are doing is very disrespectful the country - this country," Trump said.

Zelensky was at the White House to press for security guarantees from the Trump administration against future Russian aggression.

The Ukrainian president shook his head and crossed his arms as Trump and US Vice President JD Vance, who was also in the Oval Office, accused him of being ungrateful of Washington's help.

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