Tehran halts traffic through a critical global shipping route after an incident involving a commercial vessel. Washington responds with a...
Read More
International-News
Scott Bessent Allegedly Made Offensive Remarks About Zelensky, Book Claims
Excerpt from Regime Change reports internal tensions in Trump administration over Ukraine talks and Oval Office meeting
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent allegedly advised Donald Trump in the past against inviting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the Oval Office, while also using highly derogatory language about him in private conversations.
The claims emerge from Regime Change, a forthcoming book by New York Times journalists Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan, with excerpts reported by The Guardian.
According to the book, Bessent reportedly referred to Zelensky with offensive expressions in private discussions, including calling him “Mr Bean on crack” and a “little idiot.” The same sources indicate that he also expressed strong criticism of the Ukrainian president in conversations with colleagues, particularly in relation to negotiations over a minerals agreement between Washington and Kyiv.
The reported remarks are framed within the broader context of a tense meeting between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky on February 28, 2025. During that encounter, the Ukrainian leader was reportedly subjected to sharp criticism from several members of the administration, including Vice President J.D. Vance.
The book describes internal disagreements within the U.S. administration over the handling of Ukraine-related negotiations and diplomatic engagement with Kyiv, particularly in relation to strategic and economic agreements.
THE LATEST NEWS
Trump subpoenas NYT reporters over Air Force One story
11 Luglio 2026
Federal orders compel journalists to testify before a grand jury after reports on security concerns tied to a new presidential...
Read More
Ann Widdecombe murder: 26-year-old man released by police
11 Luglio 2026
British investigators say the suspect is no longer under inquiry. The former Conservative MP was found dead at her home...
Read More
Meloni named in Iranian revenge list published by Hamshahri
11 Luglio 2026
The Italian prime minister appears among world leaders depicted in prison uniforms. The image accompanies statements attributed to Mojtaba Khamenei...
Read More
Mojtaba Khamenei absence fuels Iran leadership speculation
10 Luglio 2026
A viral video and the unexplained absence of Iran’s new Supreme Leader from his father’s funeral have intensified questions about...
Read More
US Launches New Military Strikes on Iran in Strait of Hormuz Escalation
8 Luglio 2026
The United States military has initiated a fresh wave of operations against Iranian coastal targets to protect strategic shipping lanes....
Read More
(Photo: © AndKronos)
