‘4% approval rating’: Trump mocks Zelenskyy, advises Ukraine to hold elections before peace talks with Russia
February 19, 2025
US President Trump suggested Ukraine should hold elections to potentially remove President Zelenskyy, who he inaccurately claimed has a 4% approval rating. Trump criticized Zelenskyy’s handling of the war with Russia and the use of US funds. He also implied Ukraine began the conflict, despite Russia’s invasion in February 2022.
