Stephen Miller Drops Truth Bombs on How Americans Feel About Zelensky After WH Outburst [WATCH]

White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen Miller commended President Donald Trump for refusing to yield to international pressure during a tense meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Speaking on Fox News’ Jesse Watters Primetime on Friday, Miller highlighted Trump’s firm stance, marking a shift in the U.S. approach to Ukraine.

During the meeting at the White House, Zelenskyy reportedly pressed Trump to take stronger action against Russian President Vladimir Putin, a demand that escalated into a heated debate.

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Trump ultimately dismissed Zelenskyy from the Oval Office, canceling a scheduled press conference in the process.

Miller characterized the exchange as a defining moment in American diplomacy.

“Zelensky for the first time since this has begun finally met a Western leader willing to assert their own interests, the interests of their own country, and not bow down to and venerate this man as a messianic figure,” Miller said.

“Americans have watched with horror as Zelensky has been treated as a messiah. Our hearts all break for the suffering and loss and death. But you know what would be even worse? World War III. And today President Trump said we are not going to let this escalate into World War III.”

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Miller criticized Zelensky’s demeanor during the meeting, arguing that his approach was inappropriate given the significant role the United States has played in supporting Ukraine throughout its conflict with Russia.

“I don’t think anybody had any idea that Zelensky would be so impertinent, so disrespectful, so insulting to the United States of America, but this is one of the great moments in the history of American diplomacy,” Miller said.

“The way that President Trump and JD Vance stood up for American interests on the world stage, the way that President Trump defended Americans after years of being fleeced and abused and taken advantage of and taken for granted, millions of American hearts swelled with overflowing pride today to watch President Trump put Zelensky in his place.”

Since the beginning of the war, the U.S. has provided substantial military and economic aid to Ukraine, but the Trump administration has signaled that it will not continue past policies of unlimited support.

Miller pointed out the strain on American resources and questioned whether continued funding of Ukraine’s war effort aligns with U.S. interests.

“The only reason that Zelensky has a country, that Zelensky is in power is because of the United States,” Miller stated.

“Americans have suffered economically, funding this war now for years. American security has been degraded, our stockpiles depleted, our ability to project power in other regions of the world negatively affected, to protect and defend Ukraine.”

During the Oval Office meeting, Zelensky reportedly pushed the U.S. to increase its military assistance to levels comparable to European nations.

Miller said this demand was particularly out of line given the extensive support the U.S. has already provided.

“Americans probably don’t even know the true extent of just how much military support on multiple levels and fronts America has provided to Ukraine, and then this man shows up in the Oval Office and lectures us, says we have to do more, says we’re not as good as Europe, says that we need to provide them a forever war guarantee, fight Russia until the end of time,” Miller said.

.@StephenM: “The way that President Trump defended Americans after YEARS of being fleeced and abused and taken advantage of and taken for granted — millions of American hearts swelled with overflowing pride today to watch President Trump put Zelenskyy in his place.”

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— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) March 1, 2025

JD Vance, who was also present, directly confronted Zelensky, calling his remarks “disrespectful” and accusing him of attempting to manipulate public perception. Trump and Vance both challenged the Ukrainian leader on what they viewed as a lack of appreciation for U.S. aid.

Despite the exchange, Zelensky acknowledged Ukraine’s need for continued American assistance.

However, Trump and Vance pressed him to publicly acknowledge the extent of U.S. contributions and to handle diplomatic disagreements with more discretion.

Following the meeting, Trump took to Truth Social to reflect on the confrontation, making it clear that he believes Zelensky is not prepared for negotiations that would lead to an end to the war.

“We had a very meaningful meeting in the White House today,” Trump posted.

“Much was learned that could never be understood without conversation under such fire and pressure. It’s amazing what comes out through emotion, and I have determined that President Zelensky is not ready for Peace if America is involved, because he feels our involvement gives him a big advantage in negotiations. I don’t want advantage, I want PEACE. He disrespected the United States of America in its cherished Oval Office. He can come back when he is ready for Peace.”

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“We had a very meaningful meeting in the White House today. Much was learned that could never be understood without conversation under such fire and pressure.

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— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) February 28, 2025

With the Trump administration shifting focus toward an “America First” approach, the dramatic Oval Office encounter underscores the changing dynamics of U.S. foreign policy.

As Ukraine continues to seek international support, it remains uncertain how relations between Washington and Kyiv will evolve in the coming months.

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