Trump calls Kellogg an «idiot» for his words about Zelensky

Trump calls Kellogg an «idiot» over Zelensky

President of the United States Donald Trump names special envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg «an »idiot" after his statements in defence of Vladimir Zelensky. This is reported by the The New York Times citing sources in Trump's inner circle.

Episode details

According to NYT, During one of his internal conversations, Trump reacted emotionally to Kellogg's words, who described Zelensky as a leader in exceptionally difficult circumstances who demonstrated courage.

- So you call Zelenskyy a man in a difficult situation and a brave one? - Trump asked.
- Yes, sir... The fight for the survival of his country is ongoing on Ukrainian soil. When was the last time an American president faced something like this? It was Abraham Lincoln, Kellogg replied.

Context.

According to The New York Times, later, when recounting the episode to other advisers, Trump muttered: «He's an idiot.», referring to Kellogg. The publication notes that this case illustrates the tensions within the Trump administration over the war in Ukraine and Zelensky's role.