Tulsi Gabbard praises Trump's leadership after Oval Office clash
Tulsi Gabbard praised Donald Trump for his "unwavering leadership" following a tense meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office. Gabbard's comments came after Trump criticized Zelenskyy for not appreciating U.S. support. During the meeting, Trump and Vice President JD Vance confronted Zelenskyy about his negotiating stance with Russia. Tensions escalated, leading to Zelenskyy being asked to leave the White House, and a planned agreement on rare earth minerals was not signed. Zelenskyy later expressed gratitude for U.S. support and emphasized the importance of U.S.-Ukraine relations. He acknowledged the heated exchange was "bad for both sides" but remained hopeful about future ties.