Donald Trump recently announced that the United States will not participate in the upcoming G20 summit in South Africa. His decision is based on assertions regarding the persecution of white individuals, particularly Afrikaners, in the country, which have been widely discredited. Trump described it as a “total disgrace” for South Africa to host the summit, where leaders of major economies will convene in Johannesburg later this month.
The South African foreign ministry responded, expressing regret over the US decision. They indicated that no local political parties, including those representing Afrikaners, have made claims regarding genocide in South Africa. Trump reiterated on his platform, Truth Social, that Africaners are facing violent attacks and land confiscation, stating that no US government representatives would attend until these alleged human rights abuses cease. Initially, he suggested sending Vice President JD Vance, but the White House later confirmed that no US official would be present at the summit.
South Africa’s government issued a statement emphasizing that labeling Afrikaners as a solely white group is historically inaccurate and that claims of persecution lack substantiation. These assertions have been contested by the South African administration, which has described them as unsupported by credible evidence.
Since taking office in January, Trump has frequently accused South Africa of discriminating against its white populace, resorting to measures such as granting refugee status to Afrikaners, suggesting a “genocide” is ongoing. However, the evidence supporting these claims has been dismissed as “clearly imagined” by a South African court.
The G20, established in 1999 to address global economic stability, encompasses nations that collectively represent over 85% of the world’s wealth. The summit serves as a platform for leaders to discuss pressing economic issues and foster international collaboration.
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