Trump called a reporter’s question "dumb" during a meeting with Zelensky, stressing his role in Ukraine peace talks.

Trump, during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Mar-a-Lago, rebuked a reporter for asking about a security agreement, calling the question “dumb” and ending the exchange abruptly. The incident occurred amid heightened tensions over Ukraine’s 20-point peace plan, which includes security guarantees and territorial arrangements under Ukrainian oversight. Trump emphasized European involvement, claimed a productive call with Vladimir Putin, and asserted his central role in negotiations, though no new details were released. The confrontation with the press drew widespread attention, reinforcing patterns of Trump’s confrontational media interactions.