Dave Portnoy praised President Trump and Vice President JD Vance for a 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 each 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 feel Trump and Vance dealt with this in addition to they may,” Portnoy mentioned in a video posted to X.
“We’re not simply going to get steamrolled by Zelensky on the expense of getting a deal executed. If that signifies that we’ve to throw a few flowers at Putin, then so be it.”
Portnoy added he, like Trump, could be “pissed” if a world chief failed to indicate appreciation for the “billions and billions of {dollars}” that’s been forked over to assist one other nation’s struggle.
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 because the begin of the struggle.
The vice chairman accused Zelensky of being ungrateful for America’s assist, 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 facet greater than I’m Zelensky’s,” Portnoy mentioned.
“It looks like it might go on without end with us footing the invoice. Clearly what the outdated administration has executed has not helped to finish this battle in any respect.”
Portnoy criticized the Biden Administration for vilifying Putin and squandering alternatives to work with Russia to realize 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’ll be able to say no matter you need about Trump. He takes indicators of disrespect personally,” Portnoy argued.
“He’s very a lot about, you realize, respecting different issues. So, Zelensky reveals up and he’s sporting his sweatshirt and his customary outfit, which is his method of primarily saying, ‘I’m at struggle. I don’t have time to play politics or every other stuff,’” he continued.
“For me, that is simply silly. We get you’re at struggle, however you’re coming to satisfy a brand new administration. And it’s only a signal of disrespect to not present the identical stage of respect (in) the Oval Workplace that Trump clearly thinks it deserves.”
Portnoy mentioned he understands Ukraine has “been by means of hell and again” however believes that Zelensky ought to “present some deference” to the nation he wants assist and assist from.
“They need to present some deference to or thanks to the American taxpayers,” Portnoy mentioned.
“Trump made it very clear he needs diplomacy. He needs to finish the debt. He needs to finish this struggle.”
