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onandup

(701 posts)
Thu Sep 26, 2024, 07:02 PM Sep 2024

Trump says he'll meet with Zelenskyy at Trump Tower Friday morning

Source: CBS

Speaking to reporters in New York City on Thursday, Trump announced he'll met with Zelenskyy at Trump Tower at 9:45 a.m. ET.

"As you know, President Zelenskyy has asked to meet with me and I will be meeting with him tomorrow around 9:45 in Trump Tower," Trump told reporters.

Earlier Thursday, Trump posted to his social media platform, Truth Social, a message purportedly from Zelenskyy requesting a face-to-face meeting with Trump while Zelenskyy would already be in New York.




Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-zelenskyy-meeting-trump-tower-friday-morning-ukraine/
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Trump says he'll meet with Zelenskyy at Trump Tower Friday morning (Original Post) onandup Sep 2024 OP
Trump Towers will remind Zelensky of all the ugly building the Soviets built in DURHAM D Sep 2024 #1
Will Trump pass on a message from Putin? rurallib Sep 2024 #2
That's actually the best case scenario Warpy Sep 2024 #43
He has to play along. It's possible Trump could win the election. captain queeg Sep 2024 #52
I don't think he does Warpy Sep 2024 #60
Are you saying Zelenskyy won't show up? jimfields33 Sep 2024 #81
Don't drink, eat or touch anything. Bring your Geiger counter. bullimiami Sep 2024 #3
Stay away from windows PurgedVoter Sep 2024 #16
Exactly my thought! eom BlueMTexpat Sep 2024 #41
if trump had written it himself rampartd Sep 2024 #4
Those were President Zelenskyy's words. nt littlemissmartypants Sep 2024 #20
Dont think I would take that meeting odins folly Sep 2024 #5
Why would Zelenskyy agree to that? Susan Calvin Sep 2024 #6
Its illegal Bayard Sep 2024 #10
Logan Act SCantiGOP Sep 2024 #13
And it's a trap. Something about this doesn't pass the smell test. Initech Sep 2024 #35
Merely meeting with a foreign official isn't illegal unblock Sep 2024 #82
Zelenskyy might be hedging his bets... DivByZero Sep 2024 #19
There isn't any other reason LiberalLovinLug Sep 2024 #49
"He's not the president" Polybius Sep 2024 #24
Vice President Harris happybird Sep 2024 #26
Correct Polybius Sep 2024 #28
Okay, so? Susan Calvin Sep 2024 #68
You originally strongly implied that only the President can meet with him Polybius Sep 2024 #71
Eye of the beholder and all that. Susan Calvin Sep 2024 #73
I won't Polybius Sep 2024 #74
. Susan Calvin Sep 2024 #75
sounds like something from the ONION DENVERPOPS Sep 2024 #27
I'm sure that Zelensky can't stand Trump Polybius Sep 2024 #29
I suppose DENVERPOPS Sep 2024 #30
The first thing I did was check to make sure this wasn't from the Onion Ohioboy Sep 2024 #59
And Zelensky requested it? MorbidButterflyTat Sep 2024 #77
All Zelenskyy has to do is stroke Trump's ego VMA131Marine Sep 2024 #31
No. Not if that person opposes tsf's god, Putin. Scrivener7 Sep 2024 #38
This message was self-deleted by its author ailsagirl Sep 2024 #42
This message was obviously drafted by Donald INdemo Sep 2024 #65
Feel bad that Zelensky has to cover his bases like this. dutch777 Sep 2024 #7
Looking for a photo op and then will turn right around and spew his treasonous sh*t sandwich turbinetree Sep 2024 #8
Fuck that. Trump will be late. LuvLoogie Sep 2024 #9
Let me guess, in the same room where Putin's backchannel server(s) are. ffr Sep 2024 #11
Sounds like the usual drumpf bullshit JoseBalow Sep 2024 #12
It's not BS Polybius Sep 2024 #23
Thanks! I don't trust anything drumpf says without verification JoseBalow Sep 2024 #33
An anonymous source MorbidButterflyTat Sep 2024 #78
Zelenskyy so go nowhere near the tower kimbutgar Sep 2024 #14
Photo op nothing else. redstatebluegirl Sep 2024 #15
I hope Zelensky is allowed to have armed guards. BlueKota Sep 2024 #17
Everything about this seems surreal. truthisfreedom Sep 2024 #18
President Zelenskyy no higher than he first floor. republianmushroom Sep 2024 #21
Don't do it. kacekwl Sep 2024 #22
and of course the media will sane wash trump as being "presidential" JohnSJ Sep 2024 #25
This worries me Lulu KC Sep 2024 #32
I very much believe the reports about how Trump's opinion is usually based on who was in his ear last XorXor Sep 2024 #34
Daonald is lying again. canuckledragger Sep 2024 #36
Absolutely. Pure fiction. Straw Man Sep 2024 #50
Maybe Trump thinks he can sell some merch and get some dirt on Biden. Marcuse Sep 2024 #37
The vile thing is going to pull some very public passive aggressive shit. Scrivener7 Sep 2024 #39
Hopefully Zelenskyy doesn't drink or eat anything while there, don't trust the russian agent orange. nt yaesu Sep 2024 #40
"Days Ago"? DallasNE Sep 2024 #44
Zelinski wants a close look at a LOSER ???!!! I guess? Jack Valentino Sep 2024 #45
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is a damn fool. Cyberologist Sep 2024 #46
That's what tsf thinks of him. ancianita Sep 2024 #55
TSF will turn it into a campaign event. RexLipton Sep 2024 #47
I don't like this. StarryNite Sep 2024 #48
Hmmm ... BlueWavePsych Sep 2024 #51
TSF likens himself to a Mob Boss. no_hypocrisy Sep 2024 #53
Somebody wants to appear "consequential." n/t Harker Sep 2024 #54
i thought i read last night that zelenski wouldnt go to the tower samnsara Sep 2024 #56
IF it happens, I hope Biden/Harris have made clear to Zelenskyy what he can/can't talk about with Trump. ancianita Sep 2024 #57
Quid pro quo?? IcyPeas Sep 2024 #58
my guess purr-rat beauty Sep 2024 #67
Votes, imo onandup Sep 2024 #80
Trump will do his normal MO of DENVERPOPS Sep 2024 #84
Will Putin arrange for the bonesaw? 617Blue Sep 2024 #61
Unless Zelenskyy holds a presser indicating this is true I will NOT believe this report. msfiddlestix Sep 2024 #62
Why Volodymyr why? Tell that man to go F-himself. nt Hotler Sep 2024 #63
it's not too far fetched but... purr-rat beauty Sep 2024 #66
man, I'm sure there's some hilarity going on purr-rat beauty Sep 2024 #64
Zelenskyy should tell Trump to eat shit and die and tell him he is a "Putin Puppet" to his face ... Botany Sep 2024 #69
Probably DemonGoddess Sep 2024 #70
Ugh! LeftInTX Sep 2024 #72
It's hard to believe Zelenskyy wrote that. BlueTsunami2018 Sep 2024 #76
Posted on his plagiarized Twitter MorbidButterflyTat Sep 2024 #79
Not a good idea for Zelenskyy ColinC Sep 2024 #83
Trump: I'm going to let daddy Putin win. sakabatou Sep 2024 #85

DURHAM D

(32,923 posts)
1. Trump Towers will remind Zelensky of all the ugly building the Soviets built in
Thu Sep 26, 2024, 07:05 PM
Sep 2024

Poland, Ukraine, etc.

Warpy

(113,676 posts)
43. That's actually the best case scenario
Fri Sep 27, 2024, 12:16 AM
Sep 2024

because Zelensky will tell him he will give the message all the consideration it deserves and be able to leave quickly.

I think TFG just wants to throw his weight around, make Zelensky wait half an hour for the damned elevator, make him wait in the apartment, TFG finally sauntering in wearing his PJs, not even offering a cup of coffee, just endless nonsensical blustering.

Zelensky would do best to cite a tight schedule and be unable to meet TFG at that time. It's what I'd do with that bloated, felonious piece of crap.

He doesn't have a prayer of getting a word in, much less change TFG's mind about exacting revenge on Ukraine for not manufacturing dirt on the Biden family, which TFG probably thinks cost him his second coronation.

captain queeg

(11,780 posts)
52. He has to play along. It's possible Trump could win the election.
Fri Sep 27, 2024, 04:32 AM
Sep 2024

I don’t think so, but in his position he doesn’t have much choice.

Warpy

(113,676 posts)
60. I don't think he does
Fri Sep 27, 2024, 07:55 AM
Sep 2024

Remember, he's a head of state, he's not expected to do command performances for TFG. What happens in the real world is that his secretary is contacted to schedule a meeting. He is not expected to turn up at short notice just because some bloated plutocrat tries to compel it from on high.

TFG has absolutely no idea how any of this works. He's treating a head of state like an employee who got his hand caught in the till.

I'm sure President Zelensky is all booked up. A photo op at the Statue of Liberty would be far more productive than meeting TFG on TFG's turf at TFG's command.

rampartd

(2,181 posts)
4. if trump had written it himself
Thu Sep 26, 2024, 07:10 PM
Sep 2024

the "recent phone call" could not be" really good"

"people are saying it was a perfect phone call" trump

odins folly

(422 posts)
5. Dont think I would take that meeting
Thu Sep 26, 2024, 07:14 PM
Sep 2024

At that location. I saw what happened to Tommy DiVito in Goodfellas....

Susan Calvin

(2,317 posts)
6. Why would Zelenskyy agree to that?
Thu Sep 26, 2024, 07:14 PM
Sep 2024

This sounds like something Trump made up. What business does he have meeting with Zelenskyy anyway? He's not the president.

SCantiGOP

(14,533 posts)
13. Logan Act
Thu Sep 26, 2024, 07:39 PM
Sep 2024

Goes back to earliest days of the Republic, and makes it illegal for a private citizen to conduct foreign policy without permission of the government.
It is basically unenforceable.
You might remember that Jesse Jackson went to Syria and managed the release of a US airman who had parachuted over their territory. Syria wanted to embarrass the US, and some right wingers wanted him charged, but since he brought the American pilot home there was of course no
action by the Reagan administration.

unblock

(55,375 posts)
82. Merely meeting with a foreign official isn't illegal
Fri Sep 27, 2024, 12:45 PM
Sep 2024

It would be illegal for Donnie to negotiate a deal, based on him becoming president, as that would be conducting foreign policy as a private citizen in violation of the Logan act.

And it would not surprise me at all if Donnie tried this.

But merely meeting and even discussing status and planned policies isn't illegal. Arguably, candidates *should* become familiar with key allies and significant foreign figures. They just shouldn't conduct foreign policy until they're in office.

LiberalLovinLug

(14,463 posts)
49. There isn't any other reason
Fri Sep 27, 2024, 03:07 AM
Sep 2024

After the election...if Trump wins.... it will be too late to kiss his ring.

Trump is the weakest negotiator. He can be triggered and/or placated, at will, depending on what you tell him. And it can be fact or fiction, it doesn't much matter to him. Just how it makes him seem a bigger success, in his eyes.
Zelenksy has nothing to lose.

He must have looked at the polls though, and seriously considered ghosting Putin's useful idiot.

Susan Calvin

(2,317 posts)
68. Okay, so?
Fri Sep 27, 2024, 09:21 AM
Sep 2024

Trump is still not the president, nor any other member of our elected government.

Polybius

(20,488 posts)
71. You originally strongly implied that only the President can meet with him
Fri Sep 27, 2024, 11:38 AM
Sep 2024

But now you clarified with "nor any other member of our elected government." All good.

Susan Calvin

(2,317 posts)
73. Eye of the beholder and all that.
Fri Sep 27, 2024, 11:51 AM
Sep 2024

If I ever need any more nits picked I'll be sure and let you know.

Polybius

(20,488 posts)
74. I won't
Fri Sep 27, 2024, 11:54 AM
Sep 2024

It was a misunderstanding. i honestly thought you meant that Zelenskyy should only be meeting with the President, sorry.

DENVERPOPS

(12,987 posts)
27. sounds like something from the ONION
Thu Sep 26, 2024, 09:54 PM
Sep 2024

or Borowitz?

Why The Fuck would Zelensky agree to that is right!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

After everything Trump has done for PUTIN, regarding Ukraine, and after everything BIDEN has done for Ukraine, WTF?????

It's got to be pure bullshit........And why at Trump Tower, and announced in advance????????

Something is totally wrong with this whole thing.....I wouldn't let 70 million gun nuts know where the President of Ukraine was going to be and the exact time of the meeting, and same goes for letting all the Russian Agents in America know the same thing??????? And why in NY, and why not Maralago where it would be easier to protect Zelensky?

This stinks to high heaven.............

Polybius

(20,488 posts)
29. I'm sure that Zelensky can't stand Trump
Thu Sep 26, 2024, 10:02 PM
Sep 2024

But he realizes that he has a 40% chance to win, so probably he feels that has to maintain a diplomatic relationship with him.

Ohioboy

(3,712 posts)
59. The first thing I did was check to make sure this wasn't from the Onion
Fri Sep 27, 2024, 07:53 AM
Sep 2024

This does stink!

MorbidButterflyTat

(3,302 posts)
77. And Zelensky requested it?
Fri Sep 27, 2024, 12:17 PM
Sep 2024

WTF....that childish sounding message was posted on *rump's fake twitter?

"Dear Donald, I hope you are doing well. I recall our recent phone call - it was really good."

It was really good??? WTAF.

VMA131Marine

(5,054 posts)
31. All Zelenskyy has to do is stroke Trump's ego
Thu Sep 26, 2024, 10:17 PM
Sep 2024

and Trump will fold like the cheap, ill-fitting suits he wears.

Everyone knows you have to be the last person Trump listens too. Just watch Trump flip like a soggy pancake on his Ukraine position.

Response to Susan Calvin (Reply #6)

INdemo

(7,024 posts)
65. This message was obviously drafted by Donald
Fri Sep 27, 2024, 09:00 AM
Sep 2024

Where else would one find a message that appears to be drafted by a preschooler

turbinetree

(26,342 posts)
8. Looking for a photo op and then will turn right around and spew his treasonous sh*t sandwich
Thu Sep 26, 2024, 07:16 PM
Sep 2024

If I was Zelensky I would just look at him and think of all the children, fathers, aunts, uncles, cousins, sisters, friends that have died because of this a**hole...........this really is on him and the RW senate that did not throw this a**hole out on his ear, not once but twice and they also have blood on there hands.......end of story................

ffr

(23,208 posts)
11. Let me guess, in the same room where Putin's backchannel server(s) are.
Thu Sep 26, 2024, 07:29 PM
Sep 2024

Nothing like having a Russia's asset ask questions about top secret military operations in a venue where it can be sent directly back to the Kremlin.

No way! If I was Zelenskyy, I'd stipulate the meeting would be at a location of my choosing, not Putin's, I mean, tRump's.

JoseBalow

(7,892 posts)
12. Sounds like the usual drumpf bullshit
Thu Sep 26, 2024, 07:31 PM
Sep 2024

What does Zelensky have to say about this "alleged" meeting?

Polybius

(20,488 posts)
23. It's not BS
Thu Sep 26, 2024, 09:31 PM
Sep 2024
A person familiar with Zelensky’s schedule, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive diplomatic encounter, confirmed the meeting.


https://www.washingtonpost.com/elections/2024/09/26/2024-election-campaign-updates-harris-trump/

JoseBalow

(7,892 posts)
33. Thanks! I don't trust anything drumpf says without verification
Thu Sep 26, 2024, 10:22 PM
Sep 2024

I hope Zelensky records the conversation.

kimbutgar

(25,537 posts)
14. Zelenskyy so go nowhere near the tower
Thu Sep 26, 2024, 07:41 PM
Sep 2024

His life will be in danger. I don’t trust Putin’s puppet to set him up for an assassination attempt.

redstatebluegirl

(12,720 posts)
15. Photo op nothing else.
Thu Sep 26, 2024, 07:53 PM
Sep 2024

He thinks he is still President. Zalenski is between a rock and a hard place.

truthisfreedom

(23,428 posts)
18. Everything about this seems surreal.
Thu Sep 26, 2024, 08:12 PM
Sep 2024

Why the fuck would the gold toilet king announce where Zelenskyy is going to be, and when? Putin wants him dead. L’orange is a Putin-licker.
How is this so ridiculously casual as to seem utterly dangerous?

XorXor

(690 posts)
34. I very much believe the reports about how Trump's opinion is usually based on who was in his ear last
Thu Sep 26, 2024, 10:31 PM
Sep 2024

So, I won't be surprised if Trump comes out with some unexpectedly pro-Ukrainian statements during a short period after the meeting. Of course those will mean nothing because Trump doesn't have any real convictions on anything. Whatever he has in the moment will eventually be replaced. Although, if Trump does come out with some pro-Ukrainian words, then at least it will be interesting to watch how the weird pro-russia/anti-ukraine part of his base reacts.

 

canuckledragger

(1,992 posts)
36. Daonald is lying again.
Thu Sep 26, 2024, 10:36 PM
Sep 2024

Why the fuck would Zelenskyy want to meet with the traitor that tried to extort his country for dirt on Biden and opened the door for Putin's invasion?

And given the ass-kissing nature of the post, you can be sure that Donald wrote it himself.

Straw Man

(6,885 posts)
50. Absolutely. Pure fiction.
Fri Sep 27, 2024, 04:02 AM
Sep 2024

This thing reeks to high heaven. The meeting will never take place, and DJT will claim that Zelenskyy backed out.

Scrivener7

(56,355 posts)
39. The vile thing is going to pull some very public passive aggressive shit.
Thu Sep 26, 2024, 10:45 PM
Sep 2024

Like being late to see Queen Elizabeth and standing in front of her.

yaesu

(8,622 posts)
40. Hopefully Zelenskyy doesn't drink or eat anything while there, don't trust the russian agent orange. nt
Thu Sep 26, 2024, 10:51 PM
Sep 2024

DallasNE

(7,822 posts)
44. "Days Ago"?
Fri Sep 27, 2024, 01:06 AM
Sep 2024

So Trump sat on this for days, realizing how bad it would look, and finding time to meet at the last second. What a diplomatic insult. Look for some fallout from this.

Jack Valentino

(2,786 posts)
45. Zelinski wants a close look at a LOSER ???!!! I guess?
Fri Sep 27, 2024, 01:21 AM
Sep 2024

ah, he isn't sure what this crazy country will elect, he has to cover his bases....

but he WILL get a close look at a LOSER, if the meeting happens!

(better wear a face mask, because of the stench)



Cyberologist

(40 posts)
46. Volodymyr Zelenskyy is a damn fool.
Fri Sep 27, 2024, 01:24 AM
Sep 2024

My take. I'm guessing he thinks he could garner some semblance of empathy from a consumate Machiavellian, a narcissist, psychopath, a putin stooge but its not going to happen. If anything tRump will give any pertinent info to his buddy vladimir. I believe this is a huge mistake and that tRump will thoroughly orgasm over moments like this when Ukraine whom he got impeached over comes a courtin' groveling at his feet.

no_hypocrisy

(52,240 posts)
53. TSF likens himself to a Mob Boss.
Fri Sep 27, 2024, 05:14 AM
Sep 2024

Likely will tell Zelensky to make plans to surrender now, go into exile, or . . . .

Putin will be his second worst enemy when TSF returns to D.C.

samnsara

(18,571 posts)
56. i thought i read last night that zelenski wouldnt go to the tower
Fri Sep 27, 2024, 06:50 AM
Sep 2024

but would meet him elsewhere

ancianita

(40,993 posts)
57. IF it happens, I hope Biden/Harris have made clear to Zelenskyy what he can/can't talk about with Trump.
Fri Sep 27, 2024, 06:54 AM
Sep 2024

tsf will likely try to offer a deal with him on behalf of putin, and Z will report back to them what was said ... as if they don't already know

IcyPeas

(23,884 posts)
58. Quid pro quo??
Fri Sep 27, 2024, 07:53 AM
Sep 2024

That's how Donald usually works. Everything is a quid pro quo with him.

What does Zelensky have that Trump wants?

 

onandup

(701 posts)
80. Votes, imo
Fri Sep 27, 2024, 12:35 PM
Sep 2024

A majority of Americans support Ukraine. Trump is trying to minimize that advantage for Harris.

DENVERPOPS

(12,987 posts)
84. Trump will do his normal MO of
Fri Sep 27, 2024, 05:23 PM
Sep 2024

Having video of them together, he can now lie is fat ass off about HE has everything worked out for a permanent peace, with Biden/Harris not included in the discussion intentionally...........He will tell the Trumphumpers that other nations still know who is truly president, and they come to talk to him, knowing that Biden stole the election.....

It will show on Fox and other rightwing venues, and they will believe whatever he says..........

msfiddlestix

(8,110 posts)
62. Unless Zelenskyy holds a presser indicating this is true I will NOT believe this report.
Fri Sep 27, 2024, 08:15 AM
Sep 2024

after all it's TSF saying it.

purr-rat beauty

(748 posts)
66. it's not too far fetched but...
Fri Sep 27, 2024, 09:02 AM
Sep 2024

this could be a little bit of free intelligence for Zelensky as well

purr-rat beauty

(748 posts)
64. man, I'm sure there's some hilarity going on
Fri Sep 27, 2024, 08:58 AM
Sep 2024

Zelensky is handing trump's buddy a sweet taste of fiery fuck you
You think he's soft enough for trump to step on him?
The man's mind must be sharp as hell, hope he doesn't oblige anything.

Botany

(74,698 posts)
69. Zelenskyy should tell Trump to eat shit and die and tell him he is a "Putin Puppet" to his face ...
Fri Sep 27, 2024, 09:48 AM
Sep 2024

… and ask him about Mike Flynn selling out Ukraine and the Crimea to Vlad in 2014?

Zelenskyy have to meet Trump is somewhat akin to making Churchill meet with
Goebbels to talk about “the little misunderstanding” in Europe.

BlueTsunami2018

(4,485 posts)
76. It's hard to believe Zelenskyy wrote that.
Fri Sep 27, 2024, 12:15 PM
Sep 2024

Than again, he must understand how stupid and childish Тяцмр is and what would appeal to him.

Count on Piss Wig to humiliate him and make him grovel just like he did to Mittens when he won the last time.

MorbidButterflyTat

(3,302 posts)
79. Posted on his plagiarized Twitter
Fri Sep 27, 2024, 12:32 PM
Sep 2024

Written like a second grader.

"I recall our recent phone call - it was really good."

It was the goodest, the very goodest phone call ever in the history of good phone calls, so good.

You have got to be kidding. A world leader, writing like a child. And calling him "President"???

I think in the best interest of the country, we Americans should see the transcript of this "really good" phone call between an allied president at war with America's enemy and the traitorous convicted felon.

Right now.

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