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The media response to the White House confrontation highlighted the contrasting narratives surrounding Trump and Zelensky. Democratic leaders painted Trump as a bully, while they portrayed Zelensky as a fragile leader desperately seeking U.S. support against Russian aggression. However, NATO Chief Mark Rutte's intervention served as a jarring commentary, urging Zelensky to mend fences with Trump and the American leadership. Rutte’s remarks followed an intense negotiation session in the Oval Office, where Trump confronted Zelensky on the terms of potential peace with Russia, emphasizing the importance of U.S. interests.