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Zelenskyy-Trump War Of Words, President Uses Antisemitic Slur | Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition
Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition
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Summary
Ukraine’s push for new peace talks in Norway was overshadowed by widening tensions between President Trump and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The host reported that US pressure is building on Kyiv to make concessions, while Trump accused Zelenskyy of prolonging the war and said, “I think it’s time for somebody else to negotiate on behalf of Ukraine.” An analyst said the situation is still unclear, with questions over whether the talks are aimed at a real settlement or at restraining Ukraine’s strikes on Russian refineries until the US midterms.
Trump also drew criticism for using an antisemitic slur while defending Republican Senator Roger Marshall at a Kansas rally. The host said Trump called Marshall “some kind of a Shylock-type guy” and framed the remark as part of a broader political attack on Marshall’s billing practices and his opponent’s church. The rally also featured a promise of $8 billion in farm fuel relief and hints that Trump might soften his stance on Bombardier.
Elsewhere, French protests were said to have cooled after tougher security and curfews, Alberta voters rejected a path toward independence, and Australia said it would sue major social media platforms over underage access. The segment also noted Georgia election disputes and a Florida-leaning sports update.
Key takeaways
- The host said Zelenskyy is headed to Norway for peace talks while Trump keeps pressing Ukraine for concessions and questioning Zelenskyy’s negotiating role.
- An analyst said the Oslo talks may be less about a peace deal than about limiting Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries until after the US midterms.
- Trump used an antisemitic slur at a Kansas rally while defending Senator Roger Marshall, triggering backlash over language long associated with Jewish stereotypes.
- France’s protest wave eased after curfews and heavy police deployments, suggesting authorities were willing to prevent a repeat of weekend violence.
- Australia is preparing to sue Facebook, TikTok and other platforms over children’s social media access, with fines raised to as much as $76 million.
Notable quotes
“I think it's time for somebody else to negotiate on behalf of Ukraine”
“We've given a lot to Ukraine. They've given us nothing”
“he was some kind of a shillock type guy”
“The big picture is that Russia is on the way to destabilize the entire political order of our European continent”
How the episode opens
Bloomberg Audio Studios podcasts, radio, news. — Good morning. I'm Nathan Hager — And I'm Karen Moscow. Here are the stories we're following today.
Karen, we begin with the latest on the war in Ukraine. President Vladimir Zalinski is headed to Norway for new peace talks as pressure mounts from the US for KF to make concessions to reach a deal with Russia. Sources say White House envoy Steve Witkoff is expected in Oslo.
Zalinski is again accusing the US of failing to provide early warnings of Russian missile and drone attacks. President Trump says Zalinski doesn't know what he's talking about. Zalinski is a man that should have had this war settled a long time ago.
If he would have listened to me, he would have made a much better deal a long time ago and it have a million people living from his side. And to be honest, I don't think I think it's time for somebody else to negotiate on behalf of Ukraine.
And speaking to reporters at the White House, President Trump added, quote, "We've given a lot to Ukraine. They've given us nothing." End quote. — Well, Nathan, German Chancellor Frederick Mertz is warning against complacency over the dangers posed by Russia. He says President Vladimir Putin is seeking to not only defeat Ukraine, but to also undermine democracy in Europe. Mer spoke exclusively earlier with Bloomberg. The big picture is that Russia is on the way to destabilize the entire political order of our European continent and this is obviously underestimated by many people in my country as well.
German Chancellor Frederick Mertz made the comments in an interview with Bloomberg's Francine Lqua and you can catch the full conversation on bloomberg.com and the Bloomberg business app. — Now to the race to the midterms.
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Topics
- ukraine peace talks
- u.s. envoy diplomacy
- trump antisemitic slur
- european bond spreads
- french budget deficit
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