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Yahoo
01-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Celebrity Reactions To The Trump-Vance-Zelensky Fight Are Going Viral
President Donald Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's heated exchange in the Oval Office on Feb. 28 is being discussed everywhere. In a meeting intended for the U.S. and a Ukraine minerals agreement, Trump told Zelensky, "You don't have the cards right now," referencing the country's ongoing war with Russia and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Vance accused Zelensky of not thanking the American people for their support. "Have you said thank you once?" he asked. "Offer some words of appreciation for the United States of America and the president who's trying to save your country." Trump told Zelensky, "You're gambling with [the] lives of millions of people, you're gambling with World War III, and what you're doing is very disrespectful to this country," along with remarks criticizing the Biden Administration and supplying support and funds to Ukraine. After the exchange, Trump canceled a planned press conference with Zelensky and ended the negotiations. Many celebrities and world leaders supported Ukraine and President Zelensky in the aftermath and criticized Trump and Vance's accusations. Actor Michael Caine's comments went viral when he posted, "Trump calm down" from his X account. Michael followed the tweet only minutes later with another, writing, "Calm down." Actor Alyssa Milano shared a video of a news broadcast fact-checking Trump and Vance's claims against Zelensky. Alyssa wrote in a caption alongside the video, "I don't even know what to say. To the people of Ukraine—I see you and feel your pain." Actor and filmmaker Elizabeth Banks shared an image of the Ukrainian flag with the caption, "I support Ukraine." She also shared an Instagram Story with the flag and the words, "I stand with Ukraine." Elizabeth also shared an Instagram Story with the flag and the words, "I stand with Ukraine." Actor Pedro Pascal shared a series of IG Stories, including an image of the country with the words "Courage has a name" written above it. Pedro also shared a photo of President Zelensky and the words, "Stay on the right side of history. #Ukraine #Zelensky" written beneath it. @pascalispunk / Instagram: @pascalispunk Billie Eilish's mother, Maggie Baird, shared an IG Story clip of the heated exchange alongside her thoughts. Maggie wrote, "What a horrific day this was. We are so much more than the bullies that are Trump and Vance! #standwithukraine" Actor Liev Schreiber, along with BlueCheck Ukraine founders Michael Goldfarb and Jason Crone, posted a lengthy message written by Jason that read, "I have never stopped standing with Ukraine, but after the utterly disgraceful events in the Oval Office it bears repeating over and over again." Jason continued, "Slava Ukraini! If you want to protest what happened today, then donate to @bluecheckukraine . The organization that I co-founded in 2022 with @lievschreiber @runmcp @mgoldfarb @artemisfish @margritpolak @sofiabettina @njaresko to find, vet, & fund the bravest Ukrainian organizations on the frontlines." Yellowstone actor Piper Perabo shared an IG story of the national salute and battle cry of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. John Nacion / Variety via Getty Images, @piperperabo / Instagram: @undefined The White Lotus actor Natasha Rothwell, known for her consistent callouts of Trump, posted a story with bold words over an image of Trump. Over a screenshot of the BBC breaking news story "Trump accuses Zelensky of 'gambling with WW3,' Natasha wrote, "DISGUSTING." Actor and Severence executive producer Ben Stiller shared an emoji of the Ukrainian flag on his X account. Taylor Hill / FilmMagic, Real Housewives host and executive producer Andy Cohen responded to the comment, "Did we just watch The Real Housewives of The World" with "we did.... and Zelensky ate them up." Kevin Mazur / Kevin Mazur / Getty Images for The Recording Academy, The White Lotus actor Carrie Coon wrote, "One thing is for certain: @JDVance is a huge asshole." Maya Dehlin Spach / WireImage, @carriecoon / Finally, Comedian and The 1% Club host Patton Oswalt wrote, "Bunch of pot-bellied, sunken-chested Men's Wearhouse Putin-poodles trying to bully a scary-quiet, wasteland survivor who stared down death is gorgeous cringe." Amanda Edwards / Getty Images for Film Independent, @pattonoswalt / In addition to celebrities, world leaders from Canada, Australia, England, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and more shared their thoughts on the Oval Office argument. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky attends a meeting with the US Secretary of Treasury in Kyiv on February 12, 2025, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Photo by Tetiana DZHAFAROVA / AFP) (Photo by TETIANA DZHAFAROVA/AFP via Getty Images) We'll let you know if more celebrities give their opinions or thoughts on the Feb. 28th conversation between the Ukrainian and U.S. presidents.
Buzz Feed
01-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Celebrity Reactions To The Trump-Vance-Zelensky Fight Are Going Viral
President Donald Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's heated exchange in the Oval Office on Feb. 28 is being discussed everywhere. In a meeting intended for the U.S. and a Ukraine minerals agreement, Trump told Zelensky, "You don't have the cards right now," referencing the country's ongoing war with Russia and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Vance accused Zelensky of not thanking the American people for their support. "Have you said thank you once?" he asked. "Offer some words of appreciation for the United States of America and the president who's trying to save your country." Trump told Zelensky, "You're gambling with [the] lives of millions of people, you're gambling with World War III, and what you're doing is very disrespectful to this country," along with remarks criticizing the Biden Administration and supplying support and funds to Ukraine. After the exchange, Trump canceled a planned press conference with Zelensky and ended the negotiations. Many celebrities and world leaders supported Ukraine and President Zelensky in the aftermath and criticized Trump and Vance's accusations. Actor Michael Caine's comments went viral when he posted, "Trump calm down" from his X account. Alyssa wrote in a caption alongside the video, "I don't even know what to say. To the people of Ukraine—I see you and feel your pain." She continued, "I beg all compassionate public figures, billionaires, elected officials, all the leaders and people of the world who believe in democracy— help us overcome this madness. The fight against this regime and against fascism depends on you all. And to the people who follow me here—leave a comment so I know we are in this together. Use your own platforms. Rise up." Actor and filmmaker Elizabeth Banks shared an image of the Ukrainian flag with the caption, "I support Ukraine." She also shared an Instagram Story with the flag and the words, "I stand with Ukraine." Elizabeth also shared an Instagram Story with the flag and the words, "I stand with Ukraine." Actor Pedro Pascal shared a series of IG Stories, including an image of the country with the words "Courage has a name" written above it. Pedro also shared a photo of President Zelensky and the words, "Stay on the right side of history. #Ukraine #Zelensky" written beneath it. Billie Eilish's mother, Maggie Baird, shared an IG Story clip of the heated exchange alongside her thoughts. Maggie wrote, "What a horrific day this was. We are so much more than the bullies that are Trump and Vance! #standwithukraine" Actor Liev Schreiber, along with BlueCheck Ukraine founders Michael Goldfarb and Jason Crone, posted a lengthy message written by Jason that read, "I have never stopped standing with Ukraine, but after the utterly disgraceful events in the Oval Office it bears repeating over and over again." Jason continued, "Slava Ukraini! If you want to protest what happened today, then donate to @bluecheckukraine . The organization that I co-founded in 2022 with @lievschreiber @runmcp @mgoldfarb @artemisfish @margritpolak @sofiabettina @njaresko to find, vet, & fund the bravest Ukrainian organizations on the frontlines." Yellowstone actor Piper Perabo shared an IG story of the national salute and battle cry of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The White Lotus actor Natasha Rothwell, known for her consistent callouts of Trump, posted a story with bold words over an image of Trump. Over a screenshot of the BBC breaking news story "Trump accuses Zelensky of 'gambling with WW3,' Natasha wrote, "DISGUSTING." In addition to celebrities, world leaders from Canada, Australia, England, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and more shared their thoughts on the Oval Office argument. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky attends a meeting with the US Secretary of Treasury in Kyiv on February 12, 2025, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Photo by Tetiana DZHAFAROVA / AFP) (Photo by TETIANA DZHAFAROVA/AFP via Getty Images)
