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The Florida Showdown: Zelenskyy Heads to Mar-a-Lago as 'Free DC' Resistance Reaches Fever Pitch

 

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The Florida Showdown: Zelenskyy Heads to Mar-a-Lago as 'Free DC' Resistance Reaches Fever Pitch

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PALM BEACH, FL — As the sun sets on 2025, the world’s eyes are fixed on Florida. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is confirmed to meet with President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago this Sunday, a meeting that many believe will decide the fate of the European conflict in 2026.

But while the diplomats talk peace plans in the Sunshine State, a different kind of fire is brewing in the nation's capital. The "Free DC" movement—the face of the capital’s anti-Trump resistance—has become ubiquitous this week, flooding social media with viral "vibe-checks" and protest montages that have reached millions of views on TikTok and X.

What’s at Stake?
  • The 20-Point Plan: Rumors suggest a joint Washington-Kyiv position is nearly finalized.
  • The Tariff Threat: Trump's 2025 trade policies continue to rattle global markets.
  • Domestic Tension: The "Free DC" movement is Infusing resistance into the everyday fabric of the city.

The "Zootopia" Effect? Why Modern News is Getting Personal

In a strange twist of 2025 culture, the high-stakes political drama is competing for attention with the "Zootopia 2" selfie trend. Analysts suggest that the "earnestness" of social media trends is clashing with the "hard reality" of geopolitical strikes, such as the recent U.S. actions against ISIS in Nigeria.

As President Trump doubles down on his "Big Beautiful Bill" Act and manages foreign clashes from Thailand to Libya, the American public remains deeply divided. Is this the start of a new era of stability, or the peak of a national identity crisis?

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Stay with TimesNews-USA as we bring you live updates from Mar-a-Lago and the streets of D.C. throughout the weekend.

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