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Press Pool Reveals What They Were Served While Covering Trump–Zelensky Meeting — And It’s A Bad Look

Tacky as always

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After hosting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Mar-a-Lago, Donald Trump turned a serious dinner into another strange scene.

Zelensky was in Florida to talk about the war with Russia. The fighting is now close to its fourth year. Big issues were on the table.

Then Trump shifted his attention to the press.

He joked that reporters could have some of the food. He asked if they would “consider that a bribe.” He said it might stop them from writing bad stories.

One journalist accepted the offer. Trump told an aide to take the press outside and serve them lunch.

Reporters got steak, coconut shrimp, fries, cookies, and water with Trump’s name on it. Online, people pointed out the obvious: even the drinks were another chance for Trump to profit from taxpayers.

Trump later said the food would not help and claimed reporters would still write worse stories about him, which is something he has said many times before.

This kind of behavior is familiar, since Trump often talks about the media as enemies, regularly insults reporters, and questions their honesty in public.

The timing also stood out, especially since many reporters had cut short their Christmas break to cover the meeting, something Trump openly acknowledged. That made the moment feel less casual and more intentional, even if it was presented as humor in the room.

Zelensky later said progress was made during the talks, stating that security guarantees were fully agreed and that a broader deal was close.

Even so, Ukraine continues to refuse to give up any land, while Russia still occupies parts of eastern Ukraine, leaving the core conflict unresolved.

Featured image via X screengrab 

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Terry Lawson

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Terry is an editor and political writer based in Alabama. Over the last five years, he’s worked behind the scenes as a ghostwriter for a range of companies, helping shape voices and tell stories that connect. Now at Political Tribune, he writes sharp political pieces and edits with a close eye on clarity and tone. Terry’s work is driven by strong storytelling, attention to detail, and a clear sense of purpose. He’s skilled in writing, editing, and project management — and always focused on getting the message right. You can find him on X at https://x.com/TerryNotTrump.

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