Breaking news: Trump and Vance berate Zelensky in testy White House meeting

A remarkably fractious meeting, with raised voices and threats.

View in browser Feb. 28, 2025, 12:58 p.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Doug Mills/The New York Times Trump and Vance Berate Zelensky During Testy White House Meeting President Trump and Vice President JD Vance castigated President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine in a remarkably fractious meeting that featured raised voices and threats. "You're gambling with World War III," Trump told Zelensky. Follow live updates More coverage Here's how Canadians are making their anger toward the U.S. loud and clear. → More than 70 million Americans are on Medicaid. This is where they live. → These are the people in Elon Musk's so-called Department of Government Efficiency. → Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018