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Bluetus

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

Mon Aug 18, 2025, 10:30 AM

Aug 18

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.

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Just about all of Europe is coming to DC with Zelensky [View all] Jersey Devil Aug 17 OP

Yes that is a highly unusual assemblage bucolic_frolic Aug 17 #1

What a shame that this is even necessary newdeal2 Aug 17 #2

Smart folks. They know how this works. How to manipulate the orange man-child. paleotn Aug 17 #4

Yup. Hornedfrog2000 Aug 17 #21

I have to call you out on that NJCher Aug 17 #29

That is unfair to Jed Clampett. JD's more like Jethro. paleotn Aug 17 #32

Jed the fake hillbilly - EndlessMaze Aug 17 #81

Yes, I love it! 💙 This is Exactly what should Cha Aug 17 #75

All they have to do is tell the piece of shit his hair looks nice and oh yeah slip him $1 billion Eliot Rosewater Aug 17 #77

Yes...also so taco and company can't bully President Zelensky! PortTack Aug 18 #84

Why would they think that?? MorbidButterflyTat Aug 17 #61

Best case scenario: Fiendish Thingy Aug 17 #3

With Trump anything is possible Jersey Devil Aug 17 #5

There is nothing left that would cause his followers to turn on him jmbar2 Aug 17 #13

They should have King Charles threaten to pull his invitation for the September visit Jersey Devil Aug 17 #14

King Charles could promise Chump the British Open at his Scottish golf resort FakeNoose Aug 17 #68

The United States is not going to send any more arms to Ukraine gab13by13 Aug 17 #8

They already are sending more arms Fiendish Thingy Aug 17 #64

We're selling Ukraine and Europe our military equipment wolfie001 Aug 17 #72

More likely what they will do TnDem Aug 17 #60

Make NATO membership a non-negotiable bargaining chip. Sneederbunk Aug 17 #6

Give the Russians 10 days to leave. The Madcap Aug 17 #12

Hey Putin, you want to fight all of Europe? KS Toronado Aug 17 #36

I'm thinking there isn't much left of the Russian army. Dr. T Aug 17 #40

Ever hear of nuclear weapons...? regnaD kciN Aug 17 #49

Yes, I've considered a Russian nuc response to a European invasion. Dr. T Aug 17 #55

Great! Stand tall against the traitorous fat orange imbecile!!! wolfie001 Aug 17 #7

When the most powerful person in the world is a deranged, demented, dangerous criminal dalton99a Aug 17 #9

I like that the European leaders invited themselves Jersey Devil Aug 17 #11

It'll be interesting to see who drumph has in the room Nittersing Aug 17 #43

I think Krasnov kkmarie Aug 17 #53

Outstanding! jmbar2 Aug 17 #10

I hope they are bringing some kind of intimidation. milestogo Aug 17 #15

Isolation and disapproval from top world leaders jmbar2 Aug 17 #17

They should each put a bowl of mashed potatoes on his head. milestogo Aug 17 #18

That's what I was going to say! QED Aug 17 #19

I love that idea!!! MorbidButterflyTat Aug 17 #59

The simplest solution. What a thing of beauty it would be! Dem2theMax Aug 17 #71

I very much appreciate the solidarity being shown to President Z and Ukraine Deuxcents Aug 17 #16

Really moving to hear that leaders have Zelensky's back. Evidence that much of allegorical oracle Aug 17 #20

Golly, you might get the impression that Europe doesn't trust trump. Paladin Aug 17 #22

Just wonder if timms139 Aug 17 #23

I know that's what I'm here for. Alice B. Aug 17 #28

I think it would be fantastic that all those European dignitaries SupportSanity Aug 17 #24

If only we can convince them to come and do this for our election Baitball Blogger Aug 17 #25

Would like to see Poland and the Baltic countries there. Sneederbunk Aug 17 #26

I hate that they have to do this but I love that they are. That is all. Alice B. Aug 17 #27

I guess he decided to Ghost of Tom Joad Aug 17 #30

It will not be in person but by video call flamingdem Aug 17 #31

Not what I am seeing Jersey Devil Aug 17 #39

I may have misread flamingdem Aug 17 #41

Macron will definitely be there in person Wiz Imp Aug 17 #45

Starmer, Merz, von der leyen & Rutte will also be there in person Wiz Imp Aug 17 #46

Alexander Stubb of Finland & Giorgia Meloni of Italy as well Wiz Imp Aug 17 #47

At Least Zelensky will not be bushwhacked MissouriDem47 Aug 17 #33

Sweet. IrishAfricanAmerican Aug 17 #34

There's no way Trump is going to allow all these European leaders into Monday's meeting. Gimpyknee Aug 17 #35

How can he stop them? Bluetus Aug 17 #42

Why? RoseTrellis Aug 18 #83

Because they are determined not to allow another bullying session Bluetus Aug 18 #85

The Rose Garden is paved over. n/t EndlessWire Aug 17 #50

He'll be pissed our allies are all coming but welcomed Putin with open arms. dem4decades Aug 17 #37

fascinating......... Takket Aug 17 #38

Somewhat lost in this development is notice of how deftly Zelenskii has worked Bluetus Aug 17 #44

Exactly! MorbidButterflyTat Aug 17 #57

GOOD! Solidarity is a concept TACO Don does not understand. ProudMNDemocrat Aug 17 #48

They're showing European unity and commitment to democracy. greatauntoftriplets Aug 17 #51

Sounds good, Europe in DC is FINE! elleng Aug 17 #52

Wow! EndlessWire Aug 17 #54

Shameful display of media's attempted normalizing. Why?? MorbidButterflyTat Aug 17 #56

I keep remembering Ron Swanson from P&R. SleeplessinSoCal Aug 17 #58

I love that they have his back and are standing up to the bully. Marie Marie Aug 17 #62

Best news I've heard in weeks - Glad they invited themselves to Trump's chagrin Number9Dream Aug 17 #63

This sounds like they're doing an intervention thucythucy Aug 17 #65

Agree. Something is up. Strelnikov_ Aug 17 #66

The solidarity is important. Trump's allegiance to Putin may be exposed. Most Americans remain indifferent or clueless Evolve Dammit Aug 17 #67

To make sure an ambush doesn't Figarosmom Aug 17 #69

This isn't as much protecting Z azureblue Aug 17 #70

Can they put Diarrhea Donny in a burlap sack and dump his fat ass in The Hague? Blue Owl Aug 17 #73

Demented Donnie doesn't like being humiliated. FelineOverlord Aug 17 #74

I would bet money that Trump will taco bob4460 Aug 17 #76

I think there are a few different reasons for this "show of force". Xolodno Aug 17 #78

How far does diplomatic immunity extend? usonian Aug 17 #79

None of them should wear suits. Jayster84 Aug 17 #80

Chump will have ICE arrest them all. BidenRocks Aug 18 #82