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Trump Skips G20, Critiques South Africa's Human Rights

11/6/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced he will not attend the G20 summit in Johannesburg on November 22-23.
He criticized South Africa's human rights policies, citing land confiscation and alleged genocide.
The remarks signal worsening U.S.-South Africa relations, linked to ties with Russia and China.
Trump previously issued an Executive Order to aid white South African Afrikaners facing discrimination.
His absence at the summit raises questions about U.S. representation.

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced he will not attend the G20 summit in Johannesburg on November 22-23.
He criticized South Africa's human rights policies, citing land confiscation and alleged genocide.
The remarks signal worsening U.S.-South Africa relations, linked to ties with Russia and China.
Trump previously issued an Executive Order to aid white South African Afrikaners facing discrimination.
His absence at the summit raises questions about U.S. representation.