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Ramaphosa Slams Trump for Misleading 'White Genocide' Claims

3/6/2026

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Ramaphosa Critiques Trump

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa criticized U.S. President Donald Trump during their Oval Office meeting last year, calling the encounter an 'ambush'.
Ramaphosa said Trump presented misleading evidence of a supposed 'white genocide' in South Africa and labeled Trump’s policies as 'racist'.
Ramaphosa said there is no ongoing genocide or land seizure against white South Africans and criticized Trump’s lack of understanding of apartheid history.

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Trump Attends Dinner

U.S. President Donald Trump plans to attend the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on April 25, marking a shift from his prior boycotts.
He said the dinner is significant for the nation’s 250th birthday and claimed the press now acknowledges his greatness.
The White House Correspondents’ Association welcomed his decision, noting the dinner celebrates the First Amendment and supports journalism.
Washington insiders were surprised by the turn, expecting another boycott.

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Ramaphosa Critiques Trump

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa criticized U.S. President Donald Trump during their Oval Office meeting last year, calling the encounter an 'ambush'.
Ramaphosa said Trump presented misleading evidence of a supposed 'white genocide' in South Africa and labeled Trump’s policies as 'racist'.
Ramaphosa said there is no ongoing genocide or land seizure against white South Africans and criticized Trump’s lack of understanding of apartheid history.

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