
NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre weighed in on the fiery confrontation between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy — voicing support for Trump and Vice President JD Vance following the dramatic White House encounter.
The tense exchange unfolded inside the Oval Office during what was intended to be a diplomatic discussion regarding the war in Ukraine. The meeting quickly took a turn after Zelenskyy clashed with Vance — prompting Trump to step in. The argument intensified — with both leaders talking over each other until Trump ultimately ended the meeting and told Zelenskyy to leave.
This was a bit unreal to watch. A foreign leader speaking to a sitting U.S. President like this.
Glad @realDonaldTrump & @JDVance are standing up for America.🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/PnQBzSeKfg
— Brett Favre (@BrettFavre) February 28, 2025
Following the public confrontation, Favre reacted on X — stating, “This was a bit unreal to watch. A foreign leader speaking to a sitting U.S. President like this. Glad Donald Trump and JD Vance are standing up for America.” His post drew immediate responses — with former MLB pitcher John Rocker echoing his disbelief over what had transpired.
Brett Favre calls Zelenskyy's White House interaction with Trump 'unreal,' igniting heated online debate. Favre thanked Trump and Vance for 'standing up for America' pic.twitter.com/XAcL1pCCZz
— MBishop (@Michael44747798) March 1, 2025
The exchange has sparked widespread reactions — with Trump supporters praising his firm stance while European leaders have largely sided with Zelenskyy. In a statement after the meeting, Trump said that Zelenskyy had “disrespected the United States of America in its cherished Oval Office” and made it clear that he would not continue talks unless the Ukrainian leader was willing to negotiate on U.S. terms.
Zelenskyy, after being asked to leave, remained in a holding area before departing the White House without further discussions. His meeting with Trump had been intended to secure continued U.S. support for Ukraine — but the outcome left the future of American involvement in question.
The fallout from the meeting has extended beyond Washington — with leaders around the world reacting to the fractured relationship between the two governments.