On February 28, a meeting between Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, U.S. President Trump, and Vice President Vance in Washington, D.C., turned into a heated argument. Vance criticized Zelenskyy for being unappreciative of U.S. aid, while Zelenskyy questioned Vance’s dedication to Ukraine. Trump intervened, telling Zelenskyy, “You have to be thankful. You don’t have the cards.” The confrontation ended with Zelenskyy reportedly being “kicked out” of the White House.
Amid the controversy, actor Sir Michael Caine responded on social media with a simple, “Calm down Trump,” which quickly went viral, garnering over 170K likes. He later added another “Calm down” and humorously referenced his 1969 film, “You’re only supposed to sign a ceasefire.”
Trump later accused Zelenskyy of disrespecting the U.S., while Zelenskyy expressed gratitude for American support but stressed the importance of achieving lasting peace. He also confirmed his willingness to sign a mineral deal, provided the U.S. offers security guarantees.
