US treasury chief urged Trump not to host ‘Mr Bean on crack’ Zelenskyy, book says
Summary
Scott Bessent, the US treasury secretary, advised President Trump not to host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the White House, using harsh and disrespectful language about him. Despite warnings, the meeting happened and was described as very tense, with Trump and others criticizing Zelenskyy. The book "Regime Change" shares these details and reports on failed talks about a minerals deal between the US and Ukraine.Key Facts
- Scott Bessent called Zelenskyy offensive names, including "Mr Bean on crack" and “special-needs child.”
- Bessent recommended President Trump not to let Zelenskyy into the White House before signing a minerals deal.
- The White House meeting on February 28, 2025, was difficult, with Trump and JD Vance criticizing Zelenskyy.
- Zelenskyy was advised (unsuccessfully) to wear a suit to the meeting.
- Bessent had heated talks with Zelenskyy during a visit to Kyiv before the meeting.
- Negotiations over the minerals deal were also problematic, with disagreements among US officials.
- JD Vance’s wife helped rewrite parts of the Ukrainian minerals deal, calling it “awful.”
- Bessent compared President Trump to George Soros, a well-known investor and Democratic donor.
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