Summary

During an Oval Office meeting with British PM Keir Starmer, Trump walked back his recent criticism of Ukrainian President Zelensky, responding “Did I say that? I can’t believe I said that” when asked if he still considered Zelensky a “dictator.”

Trump claimed to have a “very good relationship” with Zelensky despite last week calling him a “dictator without elections” and suggesting he shouldn’t participate in peace negotiations.

Starmer corrected Trump’s claim that European aid to Ukraine was all loans, noting much was “gifted.”

Zelensky is scheduled to visit the White House on February 28 to finalize a critical minerals agreement.

  • Sati1984@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    10 hours ago

    Even if it isn’t that… that’s not how you change your position on something.

    The normal way would be:

    1. Admit that you are changing your stance on something (Zelensky is not a dictator, even though I previously said he is)
    2. Refer to something that changed your position on the matter (“When I said he is a dictator, I did not know that…”)
    3. Explain how it changes your view (“This new information has convinced me that…”)

    But saying “Oh, I said that?” is just… dumb and pathetic. Not that it’s surprising, coming from him.