Russian reporter kicked out of Oval Office after sneaking in without credentials to Trump, Zelensky meeting

The outlet reported that the White House confirmed the reporter was not on the list of approved media and was escorted out by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.

"TASS was not on the approved list of media for today’s pool. As soon as it came to the attention of press office staff that he was in the Oval, he was escorted out by the Press Secretary. He is not on the approved list for the press conference," the White House said in a statement.

Reuters, which usually has access to the press pool in the Oval Office, was barred from entry, along with the Associated Press. The AP has not been able to go into the press pool after it has not been using "Gulf of America" as desired by the White House after Trump signed an executive order changing the name from "Gulf of Mexico" to its present label.

The White House is able to invite any news outlet that it would like to the Oval Office for the press pool. The pool will often travel to different locations with the president, asking questions along the way for media reports.

The meeting between Trump and Zelensky turned sour as the two began to argue over the terms of a negotiated peace between Russia and Ukraine. A mineral deal between the US and Ukraine was supposed to be signed later on Friday, however, Zelensky left the White House ahead of schedule after the argument with Trump as well as Vice President JD Vance.

After the meeting, Trump wrote on Truth Social, “We had a very meaningful meeting in the White House today. Much was learned that could never be understood without conversation under such fire and pressure. It’s amazing what comes out through emotion, and I have determined that President Zelenskyy is not ready for Peace if America is involved, because he feels our involvement gives him a big advantage in negotiations. I don’t want advantage, I want PEACE. He disrespected the United States of America in its cherished Oval Office. He can come back when he is ready for Peace."