Trump’s attempt to topple Zelenskyy through elections could be catastrophic

President Trump is trying to get these two parties to a point of peace, ... What President Zelensky did in the White House was effectively signal to us that he's not ready for that yet and I think that's a great disappointment."

Johnson said during an interview on NBC News' "Meet the Press," ... adding,

The American people want us to review the expenditures of the country and get our fiscal house in order, and that's what we must do,

Johnson said,

This mineral rights deal is a win, a win for everyone. It will give us access to rare earth minerals that we need, and it will provide a level of security for Ukraine."

Johnson also

We can do both of those things simultaneously and not affect benefits for anyone who relies upon those and is eligible to receive them,

Johnson said

They will effectively be in an economic partnership with us after that point, and we will definitely always defend our interests and our investments,

Johnson added

Dmitry Peskovkremlin spokesman

The new (US) administration is rapidly changing all foreign policy configurations. This largely coincides with our vision,

the Kremlin spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, told Russian state television in remarks which aired Sunday

Part of that Zelensky problem is that Zelensky was trying to make a case, was trying to impart information. That infuriates Donald Trump,

Wolff added

JD Vanceu.S. Vice President

Offer some words of appreciation for the United States of America and the president who's trying to save your country."

In amongst various barbed exchanges, U.S. Vice President JD Vance told Zelensky

He disrespected the United States of America in its cherished Oval Office,

Trump said in a later statement

There is no one he turns to, no one he listens to."

adding:

It's crucial for us to have President Trump's support,

he added

I assume, however, he was able to speak to a small number of people, but not meaningfully,

Trump said