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Trump Boycotts G20, Criticizes South Africa's Treatment of Farmers

11/8/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump said no U.S. officials would attend the Group of 20 summit in South Africa, citing treatment of white farmers.
He criticized summit's location, claiming Afrikaners face violence and land confiscation.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa refuted the claims, saying white citizens generally enjoy a higher standard of living than Black residents.
The Trump administration continues to criticize South Africa and has urged expulsion from the G20.

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U.S. President Donald Trump said no U.S. officials would attend the Group of 20 summit in South Africa, citing treatment of white farmers.
He criticized summit's location, claiming Afrikaners face violence and land confiscation.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa refuted the claims, saying white citizens generally enjoy a higher standard of living than Black residents.
The Trump administration continues to criticize South Africa and has urged expulsion from the G20.