Football Icons Brett Favre and Lou Holtz Weigh in on Zelensky’s Oval Office Outrage

College football coaching legend Lou Holtz voiced his support for President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance on Saturday following a tense exchange between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House.

Holtz took to social media to commend Trump and Vance’s leadership after the argument with Zelensky, posting on X:

“It’s moments like these that remind us of what real leadership looks like. Proud of @realDonaldTrump & @JDVance for always putting America first.”

It’s moments like these that remind us of what real leadership looks like.

Proud of @realDonaldTrump & @JDVance for always putting America first. https://t.co/7ffhRYAWHa

— Lou Holtz (@CoachLouHoltz88) March 1, 2025

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The exchange between Trump and Zelensky occurred during their first official meeting on Friday.

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Vice President Vance raised the prospect of securing peace between Russia and Ukraine through diplomatic efforts led by the United States. Zelensky responded by questioning Russia’s actions since 2014 and the diplomatic efforts that had taken place.

As the conversation continued, Zelensky suggested that war affects all nations and warned that the United States would feel the impact of the conflict in the future.

Trump countered, saying Zelensky could not “know” that would happen. The discussion escalated from there.

At one point, Trump told Zelensky he was “gambling with the lives of millions of people.”

“You’re gambling with World War III,” Trump said. “You’re gambling with World War III, and what you’re doing is very disrespectful to the country—this country—that’s backed you far more than a lot of people said they should have.”

Following the meeting, Zelensky appeared on Fox News Channel’s Special Report and reflected on the confrontation.

“I’m not sure that we did something bad,” Zelensky said. “I think it was bad for both sides.”

Holtz was not the only sports figure to weigh in on the matter. NFL

legend Brett Favre also reacted to the exchange, expressing his concerns over the way the discussion unfolded.

“This was a bit unreal to watch. A foreign leader speaking to a sitting U.S. President like this,” Favre wrote in response to a clip of the argument.

“Glad Donald Trump and JD Vance are standing up for America.”

This was a bit unreal to watch. A foreign leader speaking to a sitting U.S. President like this.

Glad @realDonaldTrump & @JDVance are standing up for America. pic.twitter.com/PnQBzSeKfg

— Brett Favre (@BrettFavre) February 28, 2025

The meeting between Trump and Zelensky was closely watched as the Biden administration’s policies on Ukraine have shifted under Trump’s leadership.

he discussion highlighted ongoing debates over the role of U.S. support in the conflict and the path forward for diplomacy.

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