Secretary of State Marco Rubio publicly refuted claims that European leaders are visiting the White House to prevent President Donald Trump from pressuring Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky into an unfavorable peace deal. Rubio described this narrative as "stupid" and emphasized that the United States had invited the European leaders to the meeting, countering media reports suggesting Trump might bully Zelensky. The exchange occurred during a tense interview with CBS News host Margaret Brennan, who raised concerns about Zelensky potentially being coerced into a settlement. Rubio firmly rejected these assertions, highlighting ongoing cooperation with European allies and dismissing the media's portrayal as inaccurate.