Staff Reports
The recent Oval Office meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has once again sparked a barrage of headlines, but anyone who actually tuned in knows there was no “ambush” or “setup” on Trump’s part. It seems that some media outlets are so desperate to paint Trump in a negative light that they’ll twist reality into a pretzel.
In a world where facts take a backseat to narratives, it’s astonishing how quickly the “setup” narrative has gained traction. Observing the meeting in its totality reveals a genuine exchange between two leaders. Rather than the dastardly plot that critics suggest, what transpired was an open dialogue. Yet, the constant portrayal of Trump as the villain makes one wonder whether these so-called journalists actually watched the same footage.
The critics are hell-bent on framing the meeting as a scheme rather than an engaging conversation about shared interests. It’s almost as if they have a script that they follow in order to maintain their anti-Trump personas. The media’s relentless pursuit of a scandal just goes to show how far they’re willing to go in their quest to fabricate a story where none exists.
At the heart of this media mess is the undeniable fact that Zelensky, who has a history of engaging powerfully with various leaders, came to the Oval Office seeking mutual benefit. In stark contrast to suggestions of a conniving plot, what was evident instead was a straightforward request for cooperation on issues critical to both nations. The supposed whispers of an ambush dissolve into thin air when viewed alongside the realities of diplomatic exchanges.
Miranda Devine: Zelensky was the true instigator of the Oval Office fracas — not an ‘ambush’ from Trump https://t.co/euMHcwox1C pic.twitter.com/c39KohIHpJ
— NY Post Opinion (@NYPostOpinion) March 3, 2025
Perhaps it’s time for the mainstream media to take a long, hard look in the mirror and ask themselves why they feel the need to demonize Trump at every turn. Meetings like this one, which include no drama or deception, don’t fit well into their melodramatic portrayals. At the end of the day, it’s clear that those who refuse to acknowledge the straightforwardness of the encounter are merely pushing an agenda fueled by bias—and that’s a narrative no amount of spin can deny.
