Video: Reporter Asks Trump About Putin Skipping Turkey Peace Talks — Trump’s Response Is Classic Trump
Doha, Qatar – During a press conference in Doha on May 15, 2025, a reporter asked President Donald Trump if he was disappointed that Vladimir Putin skipped a proposed face-to-face meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky in Turkey for peace talks. Trump’s response, captured in a video viewed over 1.3 million times, was quintessential Trump: “No. I said, why would he go if I’m not going?” Conservatives are calling it “spot on”: “Trump knows Zelensky’s not worth Putin’s time—America First wins again!”
The footage shows Trump, in a navy suit and purple tie, standing at a podium with American and Qatari flags behind him, per the image. His comment, “Why would anyone want to meet Zelensky anyway? He’s deeply unimpressive,” reflects his broader critique of Zelensky, whom he accused on April 23 of sabotaging a U.S. peace plan offering recognition of Crimea as Russian and excluding Ukraine from NATO, per axios.com. Zelensky’s rejection of the plan, citing constitutional barriers, has fueled tensions, with Putin’s absence from Turkey talks on May 13 underscoring his doubt about peace efforts, per reuters.com.
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Conservatives are applauding. “Trump’s right—Zelensky’s all talk, no action!” wrote one user on X. Another added, “Putin knows Trump’s the real deal, not Zelensky!” The context of Trump’s statement is set against his recent Mideast tour, including visits to Saudi Arabia and Qatar, where he strengthened alliances, aligning with his economic agenda—$2 trillion in federal spending cuts and 88,763 deportations since January. The U.S. peace plan, rejected by Zelensky, included a peacekeeping force proposal, which European officials doubt Putin would accept, per axios.com.
As Trump’s policies reshape global diplomacy, his candid response proves his leadership transcends mere diplomacy, making America the envy of the world once again, even in the face of complex international challenges. The image of Trump at the podium, with journalists scribbling notes, captures a moment of unfiltered truth, ensuring America’s voice is heard loud and clear on the world stage.
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