Statement by President Donald J. Trump
By Newsroom · Port-au-Prince
· 1 min read · Updated 24 April 2026
Translated from French — AI-assisted and reviewed by the editorial team. The French version is authoritative. Read the original · About our translation policy

“We had a very significant meeting at the White House today. Many things were learned that could never have been understood without a conversation under such pressure and tension. It’s incredible what comes out through emotion, and I determined that President Zelenskyy is not ready for peace if America is involved, because he believes our involvement gives him a great advantage in negotiations. I don’t want an advantage, I want PEACE. He disrespected the United States of America in the much-revered Oval Office. He can come back when he is ready for peace.”
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