Accusations Of White Genocide Derail US-South Africa Meeting

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🗓️ 21 May 2025

⏱️ 17 minutes

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa visited the White House Wednesday ostensibly to talk about trade policies and the upcoming G20 Summit. But the Oval Office meeting with President Trump quickly devolved into accusations of a genocide against white farmers in South Africa.

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