Just about all of Europe is coming to DC with Zelensky

[Jersey Devil]

"The offices of NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, European Commission President Ursula von de Leyen, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Finnish President Alexander Stubb and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said they would travel to Washington on Monday to meet with Trump. They will be joined by French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, according to Reuters."

https://www.nbcnews.com/world/ukraine/trump-putin-summit-ukraine-europe-peace-plan-war-rcna225438

They know how disastrous it could be to leave Zelensky alone with Trump, will serve as witnesses to whatever Trump says so he can't deny it later and will prevent Trump from trying to beat up Zelensky as he did at their last meeting. It is pretty obvious to me they know they are dealing with an unstable moron.

[bucolic_frolic]

1. Yes that is a highly unusual assemblage

that indicates extreme solidarity and support leaving no outcome to chance. Won't allow Trump to weasel again.

[newdeal2]

2. What a shame that this is even necessary

Trumpers think this shows respect but it’s really just expensive babysitting.

[paleotn]

4. Smart folks. They know how this works. How to manipulate the orange man-child.

They're going to bully his ass. And it will be fun to watch him cave once again. If Jed the fake hillbilly has any sense, he'll stay on vacation.

[Hornedfrog2000]

21. Yup.

They are going to bully him, and this way he cant come out saying macron said x, or y, or some other leader said this.

This way they can say exactly what happened, and then call him a fucking liar to the entire world when he tries to speak for the other leaders.

[NJCher]

29. I have to call you out on that

Jed the fake hillbilly

That’s so funny a mere rec will not suffice.

[paleotn]

32. That is unfair to Jed Clampett. JD's more like Jethro.

[EndlessMaze]

81. Jed the fake hillbilly -

How did this prick become VP?. It's weird.

[Cha]

75. Yes, I love it! 💙 This is Exactly what should

happen, in Response to Fried Orange Despot attempting to Rule the World with his handler, Vlad Mass Murderer, Putin.. While Also Going after the Nobel Peace Prize.

[Eliot Rosewater]

77. All they have to do is tell the piece of shit his hair looks nice and oh yeah slip him $1 billion

And everything will be fine.

[PortTack]

84. Yes...also so taco and company can't bully President Zelensky!

[MorbidButterflyTat]

61. Why would they think that??

The EU leaders will be there WITH Zelensky FOR Zelensky.

Maybe trolls on social media would "think" that.

[Fiendish Thingy]

3. Best case scenario:

They shower Trump with praise for his courage in confronting Putin, convince him he did his best, and now the only path forward to a true and lasting peace (and the Nobel Prize) is to give Ukraine any and all arms it needs to defend itself and defeat Russia.

It’s so crazy, it just might work!

Remember, Trump’s positions and actions are frequently determined by the last person/persons he was with…

[Jersey Devil]

5. With Trump anything is possible

What you are saying makes sense, but I think Putin holds a card up his sleeve that would reveal just exactly what happened with Trump in Russia all those years ago when he was hosting beauty pageants that would tie in very nicely with the Epstein story.

[jmbar2]

13. There is nothing left that would cause his followers to turn on him

He was always a useful idiot, and has now fulfilled his mission. Project 2025 is more than halfway done, rigging elections in process, America ruined as a trustworthy world ally. No one needs him anymore.

The only way that he can regain relevance is to stand up to Putin. But he won't. Not out of fear of being exposed, but because he idolizes him and needs his approval for his own ego.

[Jersey Devil]

14. They should have King Charles threaten to pull his invitation for the September visit

That would probably hurt Trump more than anything else.

[FakeNoose]

68. King Charles could promise Chump the British Open at his Scottish golf resort

That's what he really, REALLY wants, and he would probably do anything to get it. I'm guessing King Charlies probably has no way to make this happen, but chump doesn't know that. They can always reneg later, after the war in Uraine is finally resolved.

[gab13by13]

8. The United States is not going to send any more arms to Ukraine

as long as Krasnov is president. Krasnov does what Putin tells him.

[Fiendish Thingy]

64. They already are sending more arms

Multiple sources report shipments resumed on July 9/10, after Hegseth’s “pause”.

[wolfie001]

72. We're selling Ukraine and Europe our military equipment

tRUMP is "giving" nothing. The deal probably has payoffs and bribes included. Open season for the fat orange fraudster imbecile.

[TnDem]

60. More likely what they will do

Armchair psychologists should have figured this out years ago, and we might not have these problems now. Why do you think Hillary is advocating for him to possibly get the Nobel Peace prize?

Nobody and I mean NOBODY can out bully Trump... The minute you think that's not true, he'll vanquish you.

What does work is neutralizing him through false praise...Stroke his ego for short term gain. Makes him a little puppy.

[Sneederbunk]

6. Make NATO membership a non-negotiable bargaining chip.

[The Madcap]

12. Give the Russians 10 days to leave.

NATO membership and Article 5 kicking in at that point. Europe needs to play hardball with Putin and T-Loser.

[KS Toronado]

36. Hey Putin, you want to fight all of Europe?

NATO needs to start putting troops and tanks on their borders with Russia.

[Dr. T]

40. I'm thinking there isn't much left of the Russian army.

They are weak and vulnerable. The view from where I'm standing tells me that a European invasion of Russia would be a cakewalk.

[regnaD kciN]

49. Ever hear of nuclear weapons...?

[Dr. T]

55. Yes, I've considered a Russian nuc response to a European invasion.

The term "mutually assured destruction" comes into play. Is Pootie crazy enough or desperate enough to go there?

The really scary part is that Dimwit Donny, the guy with his finger on the button, is too stupid to comprehend that term.

[wolfie001]

7. Great! Stand tall against the traitorous fat orange imbecile!!!

[dalton99a]

9. When the most powerful person in the world is a deranged, demented, dangerous criminal

[Jersey Devil]

11. I like that the European leaders invited themselves

I bet that Trumps is throwing ketchup at the walls over the fact that they are crashing his little plan to ambush Zelensky.

[Nittersing]

43. It'll be interesting to see who drumph has in the room

Knowing that all these leaders are coming in support of Zelenski... I wonder who he thinks are the "best" people that can counter this group.

[kkmarie]

53. I think Krasnov

Will cancel the meeting, refusing to meet with everyone. The regime can't possibly hold it's own against all these intelligent people.

RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES NOW

[jmbar2]

10. Outstanding!

Just outstanding move.

[milestogo]

15. I hope they are bringing some kind of intimidation.

Pitchforks? Torches? Tar and feathers? Guillotine?

[jmbar2]

17. Isolation and disapproval from top world leaders

From what I recall of his background, his father was big on shaming and belittling. Having the leaders of the entire free world coming at him all at once would likely trigger old shame memories from the past and fear of public belittling on the world stage. His fragile ego cannot take it. They will play him like a fiddle.

[milestogo]

18. They should each put a bowl of mashed potatoes on his head.

That would be the end of him.

[QED]

19. That's what I was going to say!

Bring on the spuds!

[MorbidButterflyTat]

59. I love that idea!!!

[Dem2theMax]

71. The simplest solution. What a thing of beauty it would be!

[Deuxcents]

16. I very much appreciate the solidarity being shown to President Z and Ukraine

Enough is enough and I hope the gauntlet is thrown down and respected

[allegorical oracle]

20. Really moving to hear that leaders have Zelensky's back. Evidence that much of

the world recognizes that our "leader" is a lying, bullying, con artist.

[Paladin]

22. Golly, you might get the impression that Europe doesn't trust trump.

Can't imagine why that would be...

[timms139]

23. Just wonder if

there will be fireworks in this meeting. i would expect that any bully tactics by Trump or Hillbilly Vance will be answered by those there to help Zelensky in a stearn and forceful way . Would be nice to see Trump and his cabal put in their place as to their low standing in the world and that the rest of the world isn't going to play their silly games .

[Alice B.]

28. I know that's what I'm here for.

[SupportSanity]

24. I think it would be fantastic that all those European dignitaries

Visit Trump to say they have the “pee tape” in their possession.

And here is their list of demands.

Timing is everything.

[Baitball Blogger]

25. If only we can convince them to come and do this for our election

[Sneederbunk]

26. Would like to see Poland and the Baltic countries there.

Glad Macron will be there.

[Alice B.]

27. I hate that they have to do this but I love that they are. That is all.

[Ghost of Tom Joad]

30. I guess he decided to

bring his own deck of cards

[flamingdem]

31. It will not be in person but by video call

Check the latest

[Jersey Devil]

39. Not what I am seeing

Do you have a link?

[flamingdem]

41. I may have misread

pre coffee but thought I read they will be in Brussels via video.

If in person I'm surprised the plan to travel happened so quickly.

[Wiz Imp]

45. Macron will definitely be there in person

https://www.npr.org/2025/08/17/nx-s1-5505319/european-leaders-zelenskyy-trump

The office of President Emmanuel Macron announced that the French leader will travel on Monday to Washington "at the side of President Zelenskyy" although it didn't immediately specify that he'll be in the meeting.

[Wiz Imp]

46. Starmer, Merz, von der leyen & Rutte will also be there in person

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crm4ln2ekg1o

Those travelling to Washington include Sir Keir Starmer, the British prime minister, French President Emmanuel Macron, Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Nato Secretary-General Mark Rutte.

[Wiz Imp]

47. Alexander Stubb of Finland & Giorgia Meloni of Italy as well

https://nypost.com/2025/08/17/world-news/european-leaders-to-join-zelensky-for-white-house-meeting-with-trump/

European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte have all confirmed plans to travel to Washington, DC.

[MissouriDem47]

33. At Least Zelensky will not be bushwhacked

Zelensky will have backup if TACO tries to bushwhack him like he did a few months ago. TACO the coward would not have the guts to do it again when he's out numbered.

[IrishAfricanAmerican]

34. Sweet.

[Gimpyknee]

35. There's no way Trump is going to allow all these European leaders into Monday's meeting.

The new White House ballroom isn’t finished yet.

[Bluetus]

42. How can he stop them?

They will be in DC and there will be enormous pressure on Trump to at least hold a joint session with all the leaders in a room together.

I agree they can't all be equally at the negotiating table, but this meeting was never about negotiation. It was about showing a fait accompli down Zelenskii's throat, and that won't happen, at least not this week.

This show of force is for Putin more than Trump. It is the EU leaders telling Trump, "Hey buddy, step aside. you aren't making any deals that affect all of us. Go work on a bag of Big Macs. You are not needed here."

[RoseTrellis]

83. Why?

This show of force is for Putin more than Trump. It is the EU leaders telling Trump, "Hey buddy, step aside. you aren't making any deals that affect all of us. Go work on a bag of Big Macs. You are not needed here."

Why can’t all these leaders meet on European soil and have these discussions?
Why give Cheeto any oxygen or legitimacy in the first place?

[Bluetus]

85. Because they are determined not to allow another bullying session

like the last time Zelenskyy was in the oval office.

This is a ballsy move by the Europeans. Trump called a meeting at the WH with Putin and Zelenskyy. Obviously the plan was to gang up on Z and pressure him to accept a terrible deal.

This move turns the tables on Trump and Putin. Z says, basically, "I'll come, but my posse is coming too. You want to talk? Fine, you will talk with ALL the affected parties."

I suppose Trump could deny the EU people access to the WH, but in that case, Z might just refuse to meet, and instead hold a high-powered news conference in DC that would make Trump look even smaller. I don't think Trump can risk that.

[EndlessWire]

50. The Rose Garden is paved over. n/t

[dem4decades]

37. He'll be pissed our allies are all coming but welcomed Putin with open arms.

[Takket]

38. fascinating.........

they know a bully is at their heart a coward, and won't attack when numbers are against them. There will be no repeat of that despicable attack on Zelensky earlier this year

[Bluetus]

44. Somewhat lost in this development is notice of how deftly Zelenskii has worked

behind the scenes throughout this war. They didn't all just wake up today and decide to support Ukraine. Clearly this counter-attack has been carefully planned to spring on Trump and Putin at the last minute.

It is as if the EU leaders tricked Trump into taking his show to the WH. The EU leaders would have been much less effective is they were forced to sit on some fishing boat off the beach in Anchorage. In D.C., THEY can dominate the media coverage and make Trump and Putin look much smaller.

[MorbidButterflyTat]

57. Exactly!

"scrambled.."

[ProudMNDemocrat]

48. GOOD! Solidarity is a concept TACO Don does not understand.

Lay witness as to how allies are treated by this so-called "tough guy" who cannot stand up to Putin even.

[greatauntoftriplets]

51. They're showing European unity and commitment to democracy.

[elleng]

52. Sounds good, Europe in DC is FINE!

Better @ Cherry Blossom time, of course!!

[EndlessWire]

54. Wow!

This is a show of force against Putin. Putin said twice that he warned against Ukraine and the European leaders from interfering with the "progress" Putin and Trump had made in settling the war.

The only thing that would make this perfect is if they all showed up wearing military attire. Force is the only thing that either Putin or Trump understand. They are saying "We are Ukraine" in an elegant manner.

Trump is stupid enough to think that they are flattering him by showing up to talk to him and take pictures. Shoulder to shoulder, they are showing Trump that they are not giving up Ukraine.

Hell, what would you do if the entire UN showed up on your doorstep to warn you of the consequences of selling out a key country? This will be fascinating! I hope they all get to show up and stick it to the Orange Pedo! You want attention, Donald? You got it!

I SO WISH that they would make an exception for Ukraine and announce Ukraine's membership in NATO. Listen, there are huge swaths of Russia whose people want to be free of Russia. It's not just 1991. It's NOW. Those people will probably fight in a heartbeat against Russia.

Russia needs to go home before they get so asskicked that they have to beg for food on the street corners. Forget the empire that you want back, Putin. Run for your life, you ICC criminal.

I would like also to hear what Ukraine's civilians think about the entire EU standing up for them. It will be good for them to see this.

I hope it happens.

[MorbidButterflyTat]

56. Shameful display of media's attempted normalizing. Why??

"LONDON — Ukraine and its allies on Sunday were scrambling to respond to (the felon's) apparent shift toward Vladimir Putin’s hard-line position after their summit in Alaska."

They were not "scrambling." The EU has been supporting Ukraine all along and they know exactly what Putin and Baby Huey are about. This stupid headline makes it sound like perhaps they were expecting anything other than a shit show.

"...the (convicted felon's) apparent shift toward..." His master and puppeteer war criminal?? As if there was one shred of doubt where that traitor's nose has been buried for YEARS. Where have these people been??

"...after their summit in Alaska." Where Putin tightened the choke chain and got a real whiff of Poopy Pants McTraitor in the fancy car.

[SleeplessinSoCal]

58. I keep remembering Ron Swanson from P&R.

His libertarian ways included bad mouthing all of Europe and Canada because they had national Healthcare. Mainly he badmouthed all of Europe based on his rigid principles.

Don't know if he was an influencer, or if he was just a reflection of that mindset. Either way we're stuck with an endless fight.

[Marie Marie]

62. I love that they have his back and are standing up to the bully.

[Number9Dream]

63. Best news I've heard in weeks - Glad they invited themselves to Trump's chagrin

[thucythucy]

65. This sounds like they're doing an intervention

with the Orange Oaf.

[Strelnikov_]

66. Agree. Something is up.

Like Orange Julius telling Z to take it (giving up the land Russia wants) or the US is going to end all support.

The Euro leadership knows what a horrible move this would be, and are going to back up Z against the Orange bully.

[Evolve Dammit]

67. The solidarity is important. Trump's allegiance to Putin may be exposed. Most Americans remain indifferent or clueless

[Figarosmom]

69. To make sure an ambush doesn't

Happen again. They are showing solidarity.

If trump and vance think they can do to him what they did last time they are very much mistaken.

[azureblue]

70. This isn't as much protecting Z

as it reads a bunch of goodfellas coming by to have a little chat.

I think pedo Don is about to get his ass handed to him again, but with Europe united, it's going to go a lot worse than he thinks and he won't be able to BS his way out. They all know his crap and are tired of it. So it's hammer time..

[Blue Owl]

73. Can they put Diarrhea Donny in a burlap sack and dump his fat ass in The Hague?

[FelineOverlord]

74. Demented Donnie doesn't like being humiliated.

I'm sure he thinks his "genius" has brought peace and is just waiting for his Nobel Peace Prize.

Yeah, this is a highly unusual all-hands-on-deck meeting that wouldn’t be happening if Alaska was productive.

5 European leaders, the head of NATO and the head of the EU don’t just drop everything and fly to DC.

H/T: @radiofreetom.bsky.social

— Angry (@angrystaffer.bsky.social) 2025-08-17T20:45:29.324Z

— Kevin St. Alder (@kevinstalder.bsky.social) 2025-08-17T21:09:14.685Z

[bob4460]

76. I would bet money that Trump will taco

He will not take the type of solidarity with Zelensky.

[Xolodno]

78. I think there are a few different reasons for this "show of force".

1. Showing solidarity against Putin.

2. Strategy session. Ukraine is losing troops and they need them to get rallied and back into the fight. Plus war fatigue is setting in. And doing the same thing isn't going to work.

3. Trump may have indicated he's ready to just give up and walk away from this. So they need to convince him to continue fighting.

4. Putin may have implied a willingness to give up on some of his demands, but fall way short of what everyone wants. So if this is the first thaw in the ice wall, it can't be afforded to ignore it.

5. Lukashenko of Belarus has indicated he may not seek another term, nor is his son interested. They have talked about merging Russia and Belarus back together. That could really throw another wrench into the machine. So they may discuss on preparing for that eventuality as it gives Russia a newer and longer border with Ukraine.

Doubt we know everything for a long while.

[usonian]

79. How far does diplomatic immunity extend?

Asking for some amis, amici, amigos, mates, freunden, ….

[Jayster84]

80. None of them should wear suits.

[BidenRocks]

82. Chump will have ICE arrest them all.

They will be disappeared by dinner.