**Mixed Reactions from US Officials After Trump-Zelensky Clash**
There are mixed reactions in the United States after a heated exchange between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on February 28. The two leaders had a tense meeting at the White House, which ended with the Ukrainian delegation being ordered to leave.
**No Deal Signed**
A source told CNN that the mineral deal between the US and Ukraine was not signed following the exchange. This means that the US will not be providing Ukraine with any financial support for its mining industry.
**Elon Musk Weighs In**
Elon Musk, who has been critical of support for Ukraine, tweeted that Zelensky had “destroyed himself in the eyes of the American people.” He also claimed that he threatened to shut off Starlink services in Ukraine unless Kyiv agreed to a minerals deal. However, Musk later denied this claim.
**Republican Senator Supports Trump**
Senior Republican Senator Lindsey Graham praised President Trump for his handling of the situation, saying that he was “proud of President Trump.” Graham has been a strong supporter of Trump and has previously visited Ukraine.
**Democratic Lawmakers React**
However, Democratic lawmakers were outraged by the exchange between Trump and Zelensky. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said that the Trump administration was “doing Putin’s dirty work,” while Senator Jeanne Shaheen called the meeting “disgraceful and un-American.”
**European Leaders Support Ukraine**
Despite the mixed reactions in the US, European leaders have reaffirmed their support for Ukraine and President Zelensky. French President Emmanuel Macron said that Russia is the aggressor in its war against Ukraine, while other European leaders echoed his sentiment.
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