Trump said that among other provisions in a possible deal, he might be willing to fund Zelensky's war against Russia in exchange for rare Ukrainian minerals.
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is meeting Trump with two simple priorities: reaffirming the two countries' existing alliance and establishing a "personal relationship of trust."
While Trump is known for his bombastic, often threatening rhetoric in pursuit of U.S. interests, Rubio is taking a softer, more diplomatic approach to achieve the same ends.