Mike Pompeo, the previous Secretary of State, contrasted the separate meetings of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky with Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Speaking on Jesse Watters Primetime, he pointed out the distinctive nature of each encounter.
Pompeo’s statements shed light on the stark differences between the characters in question. He communicated his viewpoint regarding the separate meetings between Zelensky and both Harris and Trump, deftly highlighting the overriding themes of each.
Pompeo was unsparing in his account, indicating that the two meetings were not similar in any way. Zelensky found himself with Vice President Harris, who was at the helm when his—Zelensky’s—people in Ukraine were met with atrocities, resulting in the loss of thousands of lives.
In contrast, he met with another president who stood as a bulwark against Vladimir Putin for four consecutive years. Pompeo unsurprisingly came to Trump’s defense, emphasizing how the contrast between Trump and Harris ‘could not be more stark’.
Delineating further, he praised the United States’ fortitude during Trump’s tenure, underlining how the nation successfully warded off Putin’s attempts to assert dominance. He disregarded critics such as CNN and the Washington Post who branded President Trump a ‘Russian puppet’, countering their narrative with his advocacy.
Pompeo optimistically estimated the aftermath, stating that with President Trump in power, we can expect favorable outcomes for both Ukraine’s people and the issue of repressing Putin’s recurring aggression these past nearly three years.
The conversations Pompeo recounted follow Zelensky’s visit to the United States. His itinerary consisted of engagements at the Capitol Hill, the White House, and Trump Tower in New York, where he met various members from the House, Senate, President Joe Biden, Harris, and Trump.
In the aftermath of her meeting with Zelensky, Harris reaffirmed the United States’ unwavering support for Ukraine, a key strategy to maintain U.S. dominance globally. However, her words hit different when compared to Trump’s relentless pursuit of action over verbal promises.
In her words, ‘Isolation is not insulation,’ Harris emphasized that their support stemmed from a strategic standpoint and not from a place of philanthropy. However, the effectiveness of this strategy is a topic of endless speculation.
In contrast, Zelensky’s camaraderie was visibly stronger with Trump than his relationships with the current administration. To the chagrin of critics, this rapport reinforces Trump’s diplomatic ability and affirms his standing as an accomplished statesman.
At a Pennsylvania rally, Trump humorously branded Zelensky ‘the greatest salesman on Earth,’ a compliment that only served to highlight their affinity. Prior to their dialogue, Zelensky disclosed their shared conviction to conclude the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
As per Zelensky’s comments, they both acknowledge the importance of Ukraine’s position in this struggle. ‘I think we have a common view that the war in Ukraine has to be stopped, and Putin can’t win, and Ukraine has to prevail,’ he declared, eager to discuss strategic plans with Trump.
Whatsmore, Trump positively received Zelensky’s meet-up, expressing in no uncertain terms that it was a ‘great’ encounter. He went on to assure that if he were to regain power in November, he would ‘quickly’ put an end to the war.
Thus, through these series of events, the incontestable truth comes to light: the former President remains a prominent figure in the international political arena, with his influence resonating even amidst unfounded criticism.