To resolve YES, it must be a public apology, and he must be contrite and use the words "I'm sorry", "I apologize" or one of the phrases listed below in reference to his performance in the Oval Office on February 28th. Some variation in wording is allowed.

IT IS NOT admissible if Trump says that Zelenskyy had apologized for the incident in private, unless the apology is made public by the end of May 2025.

Casual / Everyday Situations

• That was my mistake.

• I messed up.

• I take full responsibility.

• I hope you can forgive me.

• I feel terrible about this.

• That was wrong of me.

Formal / Professional Situations

• I regret the mistake.

• I take full accountability.

• I sincerely regret this oversight.

• Please allow me to make things right.

• It was an error on my part.

• I deeply regret any inconvenience caused.

• I understand the impact of my actions.

More Personal / Emotional Situations

• I didn’t intend to hurt you.

• I was wrong, and I see that now.

• I should have done better.

• It was never my intention to cause harm.

• I hope to earn back your trust.

• That was my mistake.

• I messed up.

• I take full responsibility.

• I hope you can forgive me.

• I feel terrible about this.

• That was wrong of me.

Formal / Professional Situations

• I regret the mistake.

• I take full accountability.

• I sincerely regret this oversight.

• Please allow me to make things right.

• It was an error on my part.

• I deeply regret any inconvenience caused.

• I understand the impact of my actions.

More Personal / Emotional Situations

• I was wrong, and I see that now.

• I should have done better.

• It was never my intention to cause harm.

• I hope to earn back your trust.

• Update 2025-03-04 (PST) (AI summary of creator comment): Clarification:

  • An acceptable apology must include an admission of culpability.

  • Phrases that only express regret (for example, "it is regrettable") without accepting responsibility do not meet the resolution criteria.