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Ramaphosa Slams Trump's Refugee Policy as Racist

3/7/2026

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Ramaphosa Critiques Trump

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa described U.S. President Donald Trump's refugee policy for white Afrikaners as racist and ignorant.
Ramaphosa said a past meeting with Trump felt like an ambush and rejected Trump's 'white genocide' claim.
He said there is no land grabbing or persecution of white farmers.
The White House defended Trump, noting that he has targeted South Africa since taking office in 2025.

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Farage Meets Trump

Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, is visiting Mar-a-Lago to meet Donald Trump and discuss the Chagos Islands deal with Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Farage criticized the agreement, calling it "the worst deal in history" and an "absolute betrayal."
Trump has reversed his support for the deal, previously labeling it an "act of great stupidity."
Tensions have increased between Trump and Starmer over the UK's refusal to permit US airstrikes from British bases.
The deal involves transferring sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius while leasing back the Diego Garcia base, vital for US military operations.

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Ramaphosa Critiques Trump

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa described U.S. President Donald Trump's refugee policy for white Afrikaners as racist and ignorant.
Ramaphosa said a past meeting with Trump felt like an ambush and rejected Trump's 'white genocide' claim.
He said there is no land grabbing or persecution of white farmers.
The White House defended Trump, noting that he has targeted South Africa since taking office in 2025.

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