A press conference between United States President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy started cordially but escalated into a heated argument regarding a potential mineral deal. Trump praised Ukrainian soldiers and the honor of hosting Zelenskyy, but tensions rose as the discussion turned to the deal’s hindrance of peace efforts. Zelenskyy defended Ukraine’s position, citing past failed agreements with Russia and the need for security guarantees from the US. The fiery exchange between the leaders led to Zelenskyy leaving the White House early. Videos of the argument circulated on social media, causing strong emotional reactions for viewers. Clinical psychologist Danielle Epstein explained that different personality types react differently to distressing content online, with some prone to catastrophizing and others taking a more cynical approach. The stalled mineral deal negotiations may have been part of Trump’s negotiation tactics, orchestrated to provoke Zelenskyy and appeal to his political constituencies. The future of the minerals deal remains uncertain.
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