President Donald Trump has shared the claim that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will have “no choice” but to accept his terms following the disastrous meeting in the Oval Office.
Trump shared the comments in a Truth Social post Sunday, quoting a Facebook post written by Tucson wedding DJ Michael McCune, whose profile has since been inundated.
McCune, from Benson, Arizona, praised Trump for playing Russia and Ukraine “like a master chess player” in the 600-word post.
“In the end, Zelenskyy will have no choice but to concede, because without U.S. support, Ukraine cannot win a prolonged war against Russia,” McCune said in the original post shared by Trump to his 9 million Truth Social followers.
Fallout from Friday’s meeting between Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Zelensky continues after it devolved into an extraordinary shouting match in front of the press.
Things appeared to take a turn after the Ukrainian president pressed Vance on what he meant by Trump “engaging in diplomacy” with Russian President Vladimir Putin, underscoring the series of peace deals that he violated.
Both Trump and Vance then called Zelensky “disrespectful.”
Saturday Night Live mercilessly mocked the world leaders in a skit featuring Mike Myers as DOGE mogul Elon Musk.
Mapped: These states have seen the biggest crackdown on immigration since Trump returned to office
Rounded up and detained in facilities largely in the South, a map of where tens of thousands are being held in states across the U.S. paints a striking picture of the vast Trump administration’s hardline immigration crackdown.
Many will have to wait in the facilities for weeks and, in some cases, months before their cases proceed.
Read the full report by Rhian Lubin and Alicja Hagopian.
Rhian Lubin2 March 2025 20:30
President shares Truth Social post saying ‘Zelensky will have no choice but to back down’ and accept ‘Trump’s terms’
President Donald Trump has shared a Truth Social post where he says “Zelensky will have no choice but to back down and accept Trump’s terms.”
The president shared a social media post by Facebook user Michael McCune.
Rhian Lubin2 March 2025 20:02
Senior DOJ official resigns because of a ‘toxic work environment’ within the agency
“Simply put, I cannot continue to serve in such a hostile and toxic work environment, one where leadership at the highest levels makes clear we are not welcomed or valued, much less trusted to do our jobs,” Stueve wrote in part.
Rhian Lubin2 March 2025 19:30
These Republicans loved Trump and Vance’s attack on Zelensky
Despite worldwide condemnation of Trump and Vance’s behavior, many Republicans from around the country were delighted with the showing and used the furore as an opportunity to commend the 47th president.
MAGA Republicans in Congress said the meeting showed off the “America First” point of view. Others saw it as a reason to end American aid to Ukraine.
Rhian Lubin2 March 2025 19:00
Nearly 15,000 will have died already because of Trump and Musk’s cuts to USAID, advocacy program claims
Nearly 15,000 will have died already because of Trump and Musk’s cuts to USAID, advocacy program claims
A tracker compiled by the HIV Modeling Consortium – a network of epidemiologists, modelers, health economists and policymakers – charts the impact of the Trump administration’s freeze on funding for the AIDS’ program.
Rhian Lubin2 March 2025 18:30
Donald Trump signs executive order making English official language of U.S.
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order declaring English the official language of the United States, reversing a policy from the Clinton administration.
The order, signed on Saturday, grants federal agencies and organizations receiving federal funds the autonomy to decide whether they will continue offering services and documents in languages other than English.
This effectively rescinds a mandate established by former President Bill Clinton that required these entities to provide language assistance to individuals who do not speak English.
Rhian Lubin2 March 2025 18:00
Watch: Protesters line streets of Vermont where JD Vance takes ski vacation after Zelensky clash
Footage filmed by local residents captures protesters lining Route 100 in Waitsfield on Saturday (1 March). They can be heard cheering and can be seen holding anti-Donald Trump signs.
Lucy Leeson2 March 2025 17:30
Mike Myers hits back at Donald Trump’s Canada jibes on Saturday Night Live
Standing with host Shane Gillis and musical guest Tate McRae, the 61-year-old SNL alumnus wore a black t-shirt featuring the slogan “Canada is not for sale” alongside his home nation’s red and white flag.
Kelly Rissman has the details.
Rhian Lubin2 March 2025 17:00
U.K.’s PM says he trusts Trump wants lasting peace in Ukraine
Pressed on why he trusts Trump, Starmer said: “Because I’ve spoken to him a number of times. I’ve got to know him. I’ve had extensive discussions with him and I believe his motivation is lasting peace.”
Rhian Lubin2 March 2025 16:30
Anti-DOGE protests at Tesla stores target Elon Musk’s bottom line
Demonstrators gathered outside Tesla stores across the U.S. over the weekend to protest the automaker’s billionaire CEO, Elon Musk, and his push to slash government spending on behalf of President Donald Trump.
The demonstrations are part of a growing backlash in North America and Europe to Musk’s disruptive role in Washington.
Critics of Trump and Musk hope to discourage and stigmatize purchases of Tesla, the electric car company that is the world’s most valuable automaker.
Liberal groups for weeks have organized anti-Tesla protests in hopes of galvanizing opposition to Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency and energizing Democrats still demoralized by Trump’s November victory.