Marco Rubio Mocked For Looking Uncomfortable During Oval Office Clash Between Trump and Zelensky: 'Regretting He Took The Job'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is being mocked online for his body language during the clash between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. counterpart Donald Trump along with Vice President JD Vance.

Rubio, who didn't intervene during the heated exchange, looked uncomfortable as he sat back on the couch alongside Vance. Even though he later thanked Trump on X, saying he was "standing up for America in a way that no President has ever had the courage to do," many in the online world claimed it didn't seem like he wanted to be there.

Here's a look at some of the comments sparked by Rubio's behavior:

Zelensky left the White House on Friday after the public clash, in which Trump and Vance accused him at the Oval Office of being "disrespectful" and not thanking the U.S. enough for support sent throughout the war.

The heads of state were supposed to sign a deal centered on U.S. access to Ukraine's rare minerals, seen by observers as a first step toward potentially ending the war with Russia. The deal was not signed following the heated exchange, with the White House saying Zelensky and his delegation were told to leave after the incident. They didn't have the planned lunch with their U.S. counterparts either.

The aftermath of the clash is dominating headlines worldwide, with European leaders voicing support for Zelensky, while Trump allies defend the U.S. president's behavior.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk sent a comforting message to Zelensky, telling him and his "dear Ukrainian friends" that they are "not alone."

Spanish President Pedro Sanchez issued a similar message, saying "Spain stands with you." French President Emmanuel Macron, on his end, said he believes "we all were right to have helped Ukraine and sanctioned Russia three years ago, and to continue to do so."

Zelensky also reacted to the clash: he thanked Trump, Congress "and the American people" for their support. "Ukraine needs just and lasting peace, and we are working exactly for that," Zelensky added in a publication on X after leaving the White House.