In this issue

It was a tense meeting in the White House when Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy came to sit down with President Trump and Vice-President Vance. We talk about that in this issue, along with more presidential actions, commentary from those watching him, and our take on the news of the day.

• President Trump in the News

• Zelenskyy Goes to Washington

• Wear Your Pride

• Other Voices

• Social Media Highlight

• Let Your Voice Be Heard

President Trump in the News

News outlets that are picking up what the President has been saying.

• President Trump has officially called for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. <link>

• The White House releases key comments from the President’s meeting with Zelenskyy. <link>

• The President expresses some disappointment in Canada’s Pierre Poilievre. He says he’s “not a MAGA guy.” He’s not. <link>

• The President gets 29 Mexican Cartel Members extradited to the United States. <link>

• The President ended the lowering of standards for police and firefighters. <link>

Well, well, well—what did we just witness? President Trump sat down with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy this week, and let’s just say, Zelenskyy walked into the room thinking he was still calling the shots. Big mistake.

For years, the United States has poured hundreds of billions of dollars into Ukraine’s war effort. American taxpayers have been footing the bill, sending weapons, training troops, and keeping Ukraine afloat while our own borders remain wide open and our economy suffers.

And after all that? Zelenskyy had the audacity to show up in the Oval Office without so much as a humble ‘thank you’—instead, he tried to lecture President Trump about how much more America “needs” to do.

Trump wasn’t having it.

The fireworks started when Vice President J.D. Vance criticized the previous administration's handling of the Ukraine conflict and suggested a diplomatic approach.

Zelenskyy responded by highlighting past broken promises from Russia, leading to a sharp exchange.

President Trump accused Zelenskyy of prolonging the war and lacking gratitude for U.S. support, warning him against "gambling with World War III".

When Trump told Zelenskyy this, he wasn’t exaggerating. He was warning a leader who has gotten far too comfortable spending our money that the gravy train is coming to a stop. Zelenskyy walked into that meeting expecting more blank checks, more promises of never-ending aid, and probably a pat on the back. Instead, he got a symbolic smack in the head.

And guess what? It was long overdue.

It’s about time a U.S. president demanded respect from so-called allies who have taken us for granted. Trump’s patience is wearing thin, and for good reason—Americans are tired of funding foreign wars while our own problems go ignored.

A Message to Every Nation Looking for U.S. Support

What happened in the White House this week wasn’t just a moment—it was a message. A message to every country that comes knocking on America’s door looking for handouts:

• You want U.S. support? Show respect.

• You want American resources? Prove you deserve them.

• You want to be our ally? Start acting like one.

For too long, America has been treated like the world’s ATM—always giving, rarely receiving gratitude, and never demanding accountability. Those days are over. President Trump just sent a warning shot to every foreign leader who thinks they can walk into the White House and demand more while offering nothing in return.

What This Means for America

Let’s be clear: The United States is a force for good in the world. We help our allies, we stand for freedom, and we defend those who need defending. But respect is non-negotiable.

No more leaders waltzing into Washington expecting gifts with no strings attached. No more American dollars flowing overseas while our veterans, workers, and families struggle.

This is the new era of leadership. If you don’t like it, that’s your problem—not ours.