I think this is the closest many of us have ever got to seeing the real Trump. The only consistent thread in his entire unhinged rant was the love & praise for Vladimir Putin. Zelensky has more courage & dignity in his little finger than every member of Trump's regime & fan club combined.
not being your producer James but maybe a question to pose to your listeners do we want a tax payer funded state visit for Trump and how long is it before Starmer withdraws the invitation otherwise the UK Labour government are in essence accepting that this behaviour is fine
So you want US tariffs?
I was torn between crying, vomiting, or putting my foot through the television. 😢🤮🤬
You have been saying it all week and you last guests today told us what would happen.... If was a given.
Telling how much of it was vengeful over losing to Biden and Zelensky supporting/grateful to the Democrats. So much bitterness in Trumps deranged baby brain.
Zelensky was the only adult in the room. He maintained his dignity throughout. Trump and Vance behaved like thugs. It was unbelievably shocking to watch
Unfortunately his grand plan of getting Ukraine to just give up whilst handing all their wealth to Trump wasn’t the 4 dimensional chess move we thought it would be. Who knew 🤷♂️🤦♂️
Zelensky is no fool and he’s got the measure of Trump and Putin
I think Zelensky was wise to confront him on live TV. They can't really spin it as everyone can see Trump making no sense and Zelensky politely standing firm.
I’m thinking that Russia & the US are actually very weak right now. Russia can barely sustain the war they started, and the US government is in complete chaos because of Trump/ Musk. This opens up an opportunity for Europe or maybe China to step up.
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Spot on. Trump has cocked up by letting his facade slip, exposing the bullying, ignorant, sociopath reality.
They thought the would get Zelensky into Oval Office and ambush him but he saw them coming a mile off. How stupid are the American people to think this pile of shit would be able to represent them on a world stage.
Thank you James for expressing how I feel . I want to put my arms around Zelenskyy and say ‘ We are all with you’ x
Trump is profoundly stupid, making him ideal fodder for Putin.
Absolutely The only one who was disrepected was Zelenksi and the Ukraine people
The UK and Europe MUST be prepared to send forces on to Ukraine to support them. America is NOT an ally at this point in time. We must stand up against Putin and Trump in support of Ukraine!
Yes yes yes… all bets are now off.. we need a whole new plan.. this was confirmation of what we all knew… it’s a different sport from tomorrow
Couldn't help but notice his "this isn't how you run a business" comment too.
Courage? Remember when Donald Trump has said he would have run in to the Florida high school where 17 people were shot dead even if he was not armed. Mind you, if he did he'd probably help the shooter. bsky.app/profile/rich...
We saw what any decent, fair person already knew. He’s a small man, a bully. A hideous disgrace to the office he holds. But already his supporter are lapping up his performance up. Proclaiming victory after ambushing a man fighting for the very survival of his country. We live in the upside down.
#SolidarityWithUkraine
Here here James, historic day yesterday, true colours shine through, it’s frightening really, the power the man has. Still shaking my head 🤦🏻
Are you feeling sorry for trump yet? You know that child crap you were banging on about today? 🙄
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He's an absolute abomination. And whoever still supports this corrupt buffoon in this country is A) not a patriot B) only doing so for selfserving reasons and C) a few sandwiches short of a picnic.
Actually many of us did see it back in 2011 when he took a pop at Scottish farmer & fisherman Michael Forbes! You English are so slow sometimes 🙄 or maybe you just forget too easily?
Concur. And if you haven’t already. Pick a side…
Trump’s responsible for what happens in the world now. That’s the tragedy history will record.
Well said.. the man is totally moronic!! Very very dangerous... USA wake up!!!
I’m a this the lowest point in Americas history? At least on the international stage?
*is this..
Ambushed
100%
Much as I detest Trump, I think Vance was the more terrifying.
The day US diplomacy died in front of the world.
He’s definitely senile, if anyone still doubted that.
That was repulsive to watch.Gangsters in suits trying to bully the dignified and brave leader of a country we should all be supporting.
Trump to a reporter who asks him about Russia breaking a ceasefire: "What if a bomb drops on your head right now ... Putin went through a hell of a lot with me. He went through a phony witch hunt." Oh, did he.
It was horrid to watch, intentional attempts to humiliate, and at this point I question whether Trump ever even intended to reach a deal. I am starting to believe the plan was always to walk away so Putin has room to do what he wants.
I'm surprised you would have ever have expected anything else.
I did, i thought the tangerine wanted to financially exploit Ukraine and just sell it out through a compromise. This was a much more blatant set up.
Couldn’t agree more. The messaging from Trump re. the Minerals deal was classic bullying and Blackmail tactics. Imagine trying to turn a profit out of Ukraines misery, the guys a w⚓️
Absolutely. It makes one wonder what Putin has got on him!
Breaks my heart to see the orange menace run roughshod over our friend and ally. Sadly we are no longer friends and allies to Ukraine and NATO. Perhaps the US should be kicked out of NATO and Ukraine admitted.
That was so difficult to watch. Heartbreaking. To stay strong in the face of those two shows so much resilience and honour.
They would have been that flight that Zelensky was offered when the invasion started. Sickening cowards.
It needed to happen and in front of the worlds media
I've got to say, I really felt for Ukraine. Its just a punch of what the Palestinians have been going through. But to see it publicly played out, was quite jaw dropping moment.
Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦
Well said, James.
Hallelujah
#SlavaUkraini
It was such a rage-inducing watch. Both President Bone Spurs and his VP sidekick were pathetic, little bullies. I feel so sorry for Zelensky, I really want to hear him speak about what was said off camera. I hope Europe show strength tomorrow when they meet him in London.
I think this version of Trump is the one that his business associates would most commonly relate to. He's been handed the ability to punch down his entire life. In Zelensky, he's found someone who would not accept his shit, and why would he. He faces scarier moments when he shaves in the morning ffs
And Starmer prostrated before the monster that is Trump, was that just yesterday? Starmer needs to find some spine, side with Ukraine and Europe, full power. Or get the hell out of the way.
Starmer needs to go. Who to replace him with though? This country has been f***ed by Trumpist and/or Kremlin destabilisation leaving us with a hollowed out political class.
Oh yes some spine, he should have really told him. Out alphad’ him, that would have worked !
Appeasement never works with Dictators and Bullies, there is not one person in that room who is fit to lick Zelensky’s boots.
It’s a shame the US doesn’t have an active anti-Communist programme. Trump would be arrested immediately for jumping in to bed with Russia and China.
That is an understatement. He is Krasnov and it is on full display. His MAGAmorons can't see it because they were beyond gullible.
That vile show today from the little orange man was the epitomy of who he is. But the scummy cheerleader to his left really turned my stomach. No honour. No courage. Smells like treason.
White House staff were reported to have been alarmed by his phone call with the Danish PM. Made behind closed doors, they said he was screaming at her.
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Will Starmer, like other European leaders, offer words of support for Zelenskyy after the playground bully and his attack dog shouted him down in their “cherished Oval Office?” Nah, he’ll be on the phone to Charlie, getting things ready for the state visit.
Norway, Sweden, Lithuania, Ireland, Poland, France, Spain … still discussing the wine list Keir?
Czech Republic, Latvia …
EU, Germany (Scholz not Merz!), Netherlands, Luxembourg, Portugal …
Add Starmer to that list. Dignity, my foot.
Trump will eventually reach his natural span, then what will happen to JD and Elon, will they simply be allowed to walk away? Probably
Perfectly put. I feel sick and shocked.
Hear hear.
No words 😥 Just deep concern for Zelenskyy and the people of Ukraine. This looked like a trap, to weaken and humiliate Zelenskyy, which of course only benefits Putin !!
He’s expelled stools with infinitely more honour and grace than that entire enclave of hate could muster between their sorry selves.
It resembled a Mafia shakedown.
Yes and Vance’s only contribution is ignorant and spiteful comments as he did with Starmer.
Well said
I could cry. That was awful. Trump and Vance are hideous, despicable cretins
The felon…how is he allowed to pass through UK Borderforce? 🤔
Classic playground bully, gets his opponent in a corner with all his sycophantic mates behind him. He didn't expect his victim to stand up and not be intimidated because that isn't what the bully would do in the same situation. Only one of them has enhanced their reputation.
I am disgusted by what I just saw. Those two idiots were not worthy to be in the same room as Zelensky.
Two cowards pretending to be tough guys in front of an actual tough guy.
All roads lead to Epstein
Disrespectful patronising bullies!
Trump and Vance shouldn't be in charge of a corner shop, let alone a whole, huge country
If Harris was President, the Russians would be beaten back and the invasion would be nearing an end. Inflation would be at normal levels and the government would be ticking over as normal. The small business grants would be kicking in and parental leave payments would be, again, the norm.
problem is, that fan club is made up of a least 77 millions of Americans (and other in other countries)
And Every member of a sovereign state who has not got the b*lls to stand up to this bully
I'm ill in bed but my old man came upstairs visibly affected by what he saw on the news re: Zelensky in the WH. He kept saying 'I've never seen anything like this in my lifetime'. Needless to say I can't bring myself to watch it.
It's time we put Brexit behind us, and properly partnered up with our EU neighbours, as well as forming deeper ties with our cousins in Canada, Australia and New Zealand. If we all team up, we absolutely don't need the US. They're a rogue nation now.
I can't believe how angry I am 😤 what a f-----g bully is. Trump ,I know the rest of the world 🌎 is with Zelensky
Zelenskyy behaved like a pig. He needs to be replaced ASAP.
Rather than a diplomatic meeting, it was more like a gangster capo telling a victim "I'm going to make you an offer you can't refuse" Trump and his rottweiler Vance showing their true identity.
*poodle
"Cards....gambling..." from the Casino King.
That's because Putn has the videos & the audio so owns the Tangerine Twatmaggot. Even if this wasn't the case, the Mango Mussolini is a classic craven coward who attempts to pretend he's the big alpha male until he meets a real one, at which point the beta pissdongle lashes out.
I've got a government petition ready to go out n the state visit but need a 5th signatory. ( I'm isolated ) . Any other willing O'brian fans who are UK citizens willing ?
It was an ambush, planed by a pathetic group of bullies.
Putin must have some serious dirt on the orange-faced sex offender aka Felon47. He’s literally the only leader he’s not lashed out at. Almost like he’s afraid of him or something…..
The genie is well and truly out of the bottle!
It’s the real him… the one who can NOT stand to be argued with, to have some say to his face that he is wrong …. Because his acolytes just fawn and doff their caps
Paints Starmer in a bad light that he left Trump on what are said to be good terms.
Trump could see his rare earth and minerals deal slipping away and got angry that he wasn’t getting his way. Trump doesn’t care whether he extorts Ukrainian resources from Zalenski or Putin as long as he extorts them probably for Musk.
Even in my wildest imagination did I think that Trump could disgust me more. I wish I could unsee and unhear this press conference. Trump said “It will be difficult to do business with you”. It’s a war for Christ’s sake.
Yes! He broke his facade. We saw the real him. The Trump people have said existed, but doesn’t really show up when the cameras are on. Disgusting!
I am so pleased that President Zelenskyy stood up to those two muppets ! How rude of them to forget that his countrymen are dying why should they roll over?
...and Europe's leaders, with the possible exception of the new German Chancellor. We need to get this invitation kiboshed ASAP. We in Europe cannot afford to wait a single second. We've wasted a decade as it is. We need to seriously get weapons production going to help Ukraine NOW|.
This ☝️
Fantastic response from Ed Dave’s - calling out the thuggery of Trump. He has just won my vote at the next election.
Absolutely spot on - and now we hear the Republican sycophants calling for Zelensky to resign … this was a set up on behalf of Putin. It’s clear for everybody to see that we have a rogue President in the White House.
It was the wrath of a mafia boss who didn’t get his way so he brought the enforcers into the room to rough Zelensky up in front of the press. Has there ever been such a shameful & blatant display of abuse of power & support for Putin from a POTUS? Bin that state visit, Trump will never be welcome.
Trump's cowardice triggered him in front of Zelensky.
Well said James and in fact people are saying the state visit should be denied now it shouldn't be necessary because I sincerely believe he's going to be impeached before the end of the year
Apparently a member of the Russian press was in the room. I can’t help feel this was a set up to humiliate Zelenskyy for Putin
100%
Trump had so much courage that he needed the backup from the futon fucker. The question is, will this help him or backfire?
Exactly .. this was it. There is no way, that we could agree on anything anymore with America as Europeans. We have to unite, kick autocrats arses like Orban.. and GET OUT OF DEMOCRACIES WAY!!!
So whats about Trumps promise to end war in Ukraine within a week? He is 40 days in office and there is still war in Ukraine
I was so upset I had to turn off the radio , I couldn’t bear to hear the vile abuse that Trump was heaping on hero Zelensky. Is Trump even sane?
That’s a FOUNDATIONAL question for everything!! I believe the dementia is progressing bigly….plus he’s rude & has 0 class…
I watched with horror. Hitler had more style. Did the world just change?
And no-one can stop it, we are in an hellscape and there's no way out
Someone drop Keir a line ffs. Ditch the usa, rejoin Europe, get Ukraine brought into the fold ASAP. If we have to put taxes up to help, so be it.
I know it's your day off but any chance you could pop back in to the studio and help us through this?
😂 I might take Monday off so I can listen to his show in peace
..He wudnt sign their extortion agreement..he was then ambushed live on air..Vance waited to jump him and Trumplestiltskin piled on..
This is disgustingly. He should not be allowed in my country. He’s a vile fucker.
You can tell when he's talking total rubbish - he starts playing an imaginary accordian! 🤣
And Vance is an abomination too
Probably worse, since he is not an absolutely complete moron.
Bullying a man who does not possess a very good command of the English language.
I’m betting that was Zelenskyy’s entire goal with his trip - to show the world, live and on camera, who Trump is and what the problem is: he is a pro Putin gangster, extorting Ukraine.
There is so little one can do in the face of these reality deniers. But if you have funds, you can give money to Ukraine. I just donated an extra 100 USD to UA24 u24.gov.ua
Surely we can all agree he’s a stooge now…..surely???
Do you have a view on why this was played out in front of cameras rather than behind the scenes?
This is what Trump hates more than anything. Dignity. He can't stand it because he has none. He asks anyone joining him to give it up. Zelensky makes him feel the empty part of himself where dignity should be.
Mark Burnett needs to release the outtakes from the TV show. MAGA followers NEED to see more of the real Trump.
Trump and his cohorts behaving like the Cosa Nostra. Putin will be delighted.
Tru dat. Zelensky is a hero and a patriot.
Absolutely disgusting from Trump. The man is a disgrace as is his boyfriend Vance
Trump & Vance are horrible men. I'm so embarrassed for our country
So shocking! And sad! And worrying! And I honestly immediately thought: can’t wait for your slot on Monday!
Trump and JD just humiliated themselves in front of the entire world. Weak snivelling little bully boys hiding like cowards behind Putin.
Didn't think my contempt for Trump could increase, but this attempted ambush of Zelensky has managed it. God damn you, Trump, and all the fools and hate mongers that gave you this power.
I was jesting the other day when I said they were bullying Zelensky in a school corridor for his dinner money...that's what this was. Even down to his clothes being ridiculed.
Totally agree 👍
X is today a cesspool of far right views, it’s obvious Musk has altered the algorithm to display mostly pro Trump and anti Zelensky tweets X literally has no more value, all that talk about free speech and they’ve turned X into a moral vacuum 😗
True that!!
Was this a set up?
Yep. He's a out and out cunt.
Vance described as a ‘vile human being’ by Alistair Campbell. A disservice to vile human beings.
Agree. Think Nobel Prize should go to Zelenskyy!!!
I may be misreading this, but isn't the peace deal Trump is offering one where Ukraine gives Russia whatever land Putin wants and Trump protects whatever is left as long as 🇺🇦 gives 🇺🇸 the rights to most of Ukraine's future wealth?
Tonight I will be giving Nataliia, my Ukrainian guest for the last two years, a huge hug. We need to break ties with USA right now
Thank you for taking her in, and please send her my best wishes.
I will, she’s from Kharkiv and her flat had the windows blown out by a bomb blast. Last week her mums house was almost hit by a drone
This is awful. I’m so sorry to hear this. What on earth are we doing to each other? Thank goodness for kind people like you
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The only consistent thread since 2015 “Russia if you’re listening…”
So disgusting how his true self came out, aggressively backing that evil Pukin!!
Trump has shown himself for what he is; a low rent, low class, vulgar bully and grifter. May he die roaring
And you know what? It won’t make a tiny bit of difference to the MAGA movement. Is this as bad as January 6th? In terms of the dreaded “optics” yes. But the pro-Russian propaganda that MAGA have been spinning for years means he will look like he “called out Zelenskyy” and did the right thing.
Ambushed with a TASS reporter in the room
#standwithukraine 🇺🇦🇬🇧
It even seems like at some point he was going to punch Zelensky to force him to comply.
...also, with his reference to Hunter Bidens laptop, its clear Trump blames Zelenskyy for his 2020 election loss.
Perhaps someone will ask Nigel (Farage) for an assessment of his "good friend" Donald's behaviour. The reply may be enlightening. Lol.
Ask your MP to table a question (assuming you don't live in Clacton).
It's hard to see Trump in any softer light after this even when I attempt to view him as the emotionally abused child he was @mrjamesob.bsky.social
And having been through therapy myself and identifying my own self as the struggling child just needing encouragement doesn't help
Volod should've twatted the cvnt.
I see this as a win for Zelensky. He has just shown the whole world who Trump is. There was never a deal, just a shakedown. This is the best outcome Zelensky could have managed.
We KNOW who Trump is. The world leaders STILL fawn over him.
They had to try flattering the narcissist, however hard it was to stomach, just in case it worked. After today's appalling display, the western leaders need to express their disgust and solidify an alliance without the US.
I'm absolutely sure there'll be a massive surge of support for Zelenskyy right across the world from this day. Nobody is in any doubt about Trump and Vance now.
No, he just dropped his pants to everyone. I hope this runs round the world, he has shown himself as a weak man.
Who?
Trump
I really feel for Zelenskyy 🙆🏼♂️
James you need to discuss defence spending on your programme. As a soldier in N Germany 1969 - 1971 I believe defence spending was approx 5.5% and I think somewhere in the region of 10 armoured regiments have since been stood down not to mention other military.
Also, it’s really strange to hear from a VP so much. You never usually hear anything from a VP for their whole 4 years. And yet we have to suffer this despicable man with his accusations of disrespect and ‘propaganda’ tours.
Those monstrosities - Putin and Trump are doing to Ukraine what Stalin and Hitler did to Poland. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molotov...
President Zelensky has done what we all wanted to be done @mrjamesob.bsky.social . Challenge Trump in a meaningful way, on the world stage, unfiltered. Our PM and Macron had to be diplomatic, but Zelensky rattled the bully and his poodle.
The U.S. is now a 100% wholly owned asset of Russia. Congratulations Americans!
Janey Godley was right
It was absolutely appalling, UK really needs to join wholly with the EU. I was ashamed yesterday at Keir's toadying (and that truly awful invitation), start urgent plans that do not include the USA.
I don't love amateur psych readings of politics but I was raised by an abusive narcissist and the sudden turning of the conversation when you realise you've trodden on some invisible button and now you can't get a word in was like seeing my own memories on screen.
Oh God, you’ve explained it perfectly. Treading on an invisible button. And even then, you berate yourself for not seeing it. I think that’s why watching this made me feel nearly physically sick.
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His ugly heart has triggered so many of us, for so many reasons.
Oh gosh, I’m sorry you went through that
Oh that's very kind, but it's not an open wound. Thank you.
Glad to hear it. I have triggers from a narcissistic mother - so hard to deal with. Good to hear you’re healing 🥰
And to you!
Thank you 🥰
Kudos James - Thanks for these perfect words.
Disgusting ambush.
The stupidity, the pettiness, the arrogance,the ignorance of Vance and Trump was broadcast for the world to see. America is run by a gang of thugs. The real free world must distance itself from this.
The whining about the witch hunt ! Rhymes with ?
Well the mask fell off there didn’t it, Trump really isn’t what you would call a statesman when someone disagrees with him. That should have all been thrashed out in private not in front of the media. Zelenskyy is twice the man Trump is. He would crumble in Zelenskyy’s position.
I don’t understand how Trump cannot see that when Putin has what he wants he will crush Trump and the US with him.
Very true - Zelensky was seen to be a grown up
C4 News has just called the behaviour of Trump and Vance "performative bullying" and that's exactly what it was.
Yes. A set up. Just like school bullies shaming and embarrassing their chosen victim in front of the whole school. Who's next ?
I imagine musk will now move to stop access to starlink
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An absolutely disgusting display from Trump and Vance. It's clear that they dragged Zelenskyy to Washington to either get him to sign a deal that only benefits the US or to humiliate him. They had no intention of providing any security guarantees. The US is not our ally.
Keir Starmer - We really can’t do business with this guy
This is what happens when you attempt to run a country as a business. Trump is no president.
He's no businessman either. An unadulterated bully
No, he is a Russian asset.
He's a Russian employee. Has been for a long, long time. Zelenskyy is not stupid, he knew there was nothing in it for Ukraine. What he needed to do was to make that very clear. And boy oh boy he did that. Zelenskyy left no doubt. A fantastic President.
You know, now I have got over my shock, I think you are right, the whole world will see Trump and Vance for who they are, this will be replayed over and over again for weeks. It will galvanise the EU and western countries.
Knowing how frail their support is at home with only 29.4% of the American voting age public voting for them I think they may just have screwed themselves over. I live in Hope
You've given me some hope that they've sickened enough people to start standing up against it more. I've certainly posted and responded more today than ever before. Utterly sickened and don't want to be scared.
Those are not remotely exclusive.
A business is ran for profit. A country is ran for hearts and minds.
What nonsense. A country is ran as a not-for-profit. There's no emotional bollocks. I'm an accountant, not-for-profits are the most detailed and sophisticated entities. Not a cent can be wasted. The private sector is where the waste sits.
You should meet people who have fought for their country.
Sorry, I should've been clearer. I meant that being an unadulterated bully and a Russian asset are not exclusive.
I should have gone to bed 19 hours ago😜
I knew what you meant 😀
Rather, this is what happens when you attempt to run a country as an agent of the enemy.
@phillipspobrien.bsky.social was correct.
Trump may hold the cards, but that just makes him a (dodgy) dealer.
Just like the Russians working hard to get Brexit done, so trump is trying to drive a wedge between the UK and the rest of Europe, let’s hope the flattery didn’t work on Starmer
Now I hope the PM has the backbone to issue a strong rebuke against Trump, calls for closer ties to Europe and cancels the Trump visit.
Exactly what MUST now happen.
Agreed but instead of freezing out the US and stepping up with Europe, the UK are going to play mediator because they still feel they need the USA. How have we become so indebted to them? 🙄
Don’t be silly. Starmer has NEVER had any balls.
I live in hope
I just want Starmer to grow a pair and not kneel to Trump!
Any American citizen that sides with Trump is a Russian supporter and an enemy to our nation.
We are living in dangerous times. Trump, and to a lesser extent the US military and authorities, are now under the control of Putin. Trump insisted that a peace deal would be easy, but is doing everything he can sabotage peace by attacking Zelenskyy and spreading misinformation about Ukraine...
Europe will naturally support Ukraine to protect democracy and the European continent. As a result, Europe automatically becomes an enemy of America by default as Trump chooses to side with Putin and authoritarianism. The only ones who can stop Trump now are the people of America.
Disgusting people, desperate times.
Every Free person in this world must bé truly appalled and extremely angry with #Trump and #Vance for their rude, agressive and disrespectful treatment of Président #Zelensky.🇺🇦 #Zelensky is a hero. Equating him with War Criminals in Russia is a total injustice and insult to all free peoples.
C4 News has just called the behaviour of Trump and Vance "performative bullying" and that's exactly what it was.
#Gaslighting is what it was & they knew exactly what they were doing bsky.app/profile/kass...
Really feel sorry for the king tonight 😂😂
Oh yes, the poor sod. He gets to have a banquet with the orange dipshit while we pay for it.
