Elon Musk has once again set social media ablaze with his latest remarks, this time targeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy following a tense meeting between Zelenskyy and former U.S. President Donald Trump. In a scathing post on X, the tech billionaire accused Zelenskyy of pushing for a “forever war”—a statement that quickly sent shockwaves through the political landscape.
The highly anticipated meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy ended in disaster, with Trump making it clear that the United States would halt all military aid to Ukraine. This unexpected shift in U.S. policy meant that any pending shipments of weapons or support would be immediately suspended, leaving Ukraine in an uncertain position as the war with Russia rages on.
What fueled the fire even more was Zelenskyy’s statement to AP News, declaring that the end of the war with Russia was still “very, very far away.” Trump wasted no time responding, taking to his platform, Truth Social, to lash out. “This is the worst statement that could have been made by Zelenskyy, and America will not put up with it for much longer,” Trump posted, making it clear that he viewed the Ukrainian leader’s stance as unacceptable.
Musk, known for his blunt and often controversial opinions, took Trump’s side without hesitation. In a post that immediately went viral, he accused Zelenskyy of prolonging the war for personal gain. “Zelensky wants a forever war, a never-ending graft meat grinder. This is evil,” Musk wrote, sparking fierce debate among his millions of followers.
Trump’s decision to withdraw aid appears to be part of a larger strategy to pressure Zelenskyy into negotiating peace with Russia. Given Trump’s historically amicable relationship with Vladimir Putin, the move has raised eyebrows globally. At a recent White House press conference, Trump hinted at serious consequences if Zelenskyy refused to comply. “It should not be that hard a deal to make. It could be made very fast. Now, maybe somebody doesn’t want to make a deal, and if somebody doesn’t want to make a deal, I think that person won’t be around very long. That person will not be listened to very long,” Trump warned ominously.
Musk echoed this sentiment, doubling down on his criticism of Zelenskyy. The billionaire suggested that the Ukrainian president was unwilling to negotiate peace because he feared losing the spotlight on the world stage. “As distasteful as it is, Zelensky should be offered some kind of amnesty in a neutral country in exchange for a peaceful transition back to democracy in Ukraine,” Musk posted, further fueling speculation about his political leanings.
Adding to the backlash against Zelenskyy, conservative commentator Candace Owens also chimed in, slamming the Ukrainian leader for what she called his habit of “begging” Western nations for support instead of finding tangible solutions.
Despite the mounting criticism, Zelenskyy has remained defiant. His recent comments suggest that he is unwilling to bow to external pressure, even as Trump and Musk appear to be tightening the screws. With Musk now actively involving himself in Ukraine’s geopolitical crisis, all eyes are on what the next move will be for the Trump-Musk alliance—and how it will shape America’s foreign policy moving forward.
