Dave Portnoy praised President Trump and Vice President JD Vance for the way they dealt with the explosive conflict with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the White Home on Friday – blasting the Kyiv chief for exhibiting disrespect as he “steamrolled” negotiations to safe peace in his nation.
The Barstool Sports activities founder took goal at Zelensky throughout a greater than seven-minute rant on Saturday, whereas claiming he understood either side of the squabble as he sympathized with the devastation Ukraine has endured since Russia’s invasion in 2022.
Portnoy in contrast the blowup to watching “Bravo TV,” including that it was the “most surreal” factor he’s ever seen in politics.
“I think Trump and Vance handled this as well as they could,” Portnoy mentioned in a video posted to X.
“We’re not just going to get steamrolled by Zelensky at the expense of getting a deal done. If that means that we have to throw a couple of flowers at Putin, then so be it.”
Portnoy added he, like Trump, can be “pissed” if a world chief failed to indicate appreciation for the “billions and billions of dollars” that’s been forked over to help one other nation’s conflict.
The general public shouting match erupted between the trio of leaders within the Oval Workplace as a deal was set to be inked making a joint US-Ukraine fund investing in extracting the nation’s rare-earth mineral provide.
Trump has insisted the deal is crucial to repaying the US for the greater than $180 billion in American assist despatched to Kyiv for the reason that begin of the conflict.
The vice chairman accused Zelensky of being ungrateful for America’s help, as Trump ripped him for disrespecting the Land of Liberty.
Zelensky left the White Home, which then canceled a deliberate joint convention.
“I’m on Trump’s side more than I am Zelensky’s,” Portnoy mentioned.
“It seems like it could go on forever with us footing the bill. Clearly what the old administration has done has not helped to end this conflict at all.”
Portnoy criticized the Biden Administration for vilifying Putin and squandering alternatives to work with Russia to attain peace. He then hailed Trump for his diplomacy and hesitation to label the Kremlin as a dictator.
The social media persona additionally condemned Zelensky’s apparel within the White Home.
“You can say whatever you want about Trump. He takes signs of disrespect personally,” Portnoy argued.
“He’s very much about, you know, respecting other things. So, Zelensky shows up and he’s wearing his sweatshirt and his customary outfit, which is his way of essentially saying, ‘I’m at war. I don’t have time to play politics or any other stuff,’” he continued.
“For me, this is just stupid. We get you’re at war, but you’re coming to meet a new administration. And it’s just a sign of disrespect not to show the same level of respect (in) the Oval Office that Trump clearly thinks it deserves.”
Portnoy mentioned he understands Ukraine has “been through hell and back” however believes that Zelensky ought to “show some deference” to the nation he wants help and assist from.
“They should show some deference to or thank you to the American taxpayers,” Portnoy mentioned.
“Trump made it very clear he wants diplomacy. He wants to end the debt. He wants to end this war.”
