Former Fox News anchor says Trump’s Oval Office showdown with Zelensky was ‘staged’ Former Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson claimed the explosive Oval Office clash between President Donald Trump and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky was ‘staged’ for maximum political effect. DETAILS BELOW

Former Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson suggested that President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance “staged” their recent Oval Office confrontation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for political purposes. During a CNN panel discussion, Carlson remarked, “I think that this was staged, planned because Trump and Vance know they’re playing to the American public more than anything else.”

The heated exchange in the Oval Office occurred during a meeting intended to discuss a rare minerals deal and potential peace negotiations concerning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The confrontation escalated when Trump and Vance accused Zelensky of being ungrateful for U.S. support, leading to a verbal clash that was widely covered by the media.

The fallout from this incident has raised concerns about the future of U.S.-Ukraine relations and the ongoing support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia. European leaders have expressed solidarity with Zelensky, emphasizing the importance