Zelensky's advisors recommended canceling his meeting with Trump to prevent a potential scandal from resurfacing. The concerns were based on past incidents and aimed to avoid any similar controversies during the planned meeting.

The decision to forego the meeting was influenced by the advisors' apprehensions regarding the possibility of a scandal reminiscent of previous occurrences. The move was a precautionary measure to safeguard against any negative repercussions that could arise from the meeting.