Trump yanks G20 invitation from South Africa over false genocide claims

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US President Donald Trump has revoked South Africa's invitation to join next year's G20 summit in Miami, citing what he describes as a "genocide" of white Afrikaners in the country. This move comes just days after an awkward diplomatic incident between the two nations, which highlights the increasingly strained relations between Washington and Pretoria.

In a bizarre twist, Trump offered to send a US Embassy representative to accept the G20 presidency from South Africa but was rebuffed by President Cyril Ramaphosa's administration as an insult. In response, Trump announced that South Africa would not be allowed to participate in the 2026 summit, effectively sidelining them from global economic discussions.

Critics argue that there is no evidence to support Trump's claims of genocide against Afrikaners, who are descended from Dutch, French, and German settlers. The US has long been a major trading partner with South Africa, with bilateral trade valued at over $26 billion in 2024. However, recent years have seen a significant deterioration in relations between the two nations.

Trump's decision is widely seen as an escalation of his ongoing feud with Ramaphosa, who has repeatedly denied allegations of human rights abuses against white Afrikaners. This move will further strain US-South African ties and potentially hinder global cooperation on key issues such as climate change and economic development.
 
🤔 I'm so done with this whole thing. Trump is literally throwing a tantrum because South Africa won't bow down to his claims of genocide. It's like, dude, if you're gonna make accusations that serious, at least have the guts to back 'em up with some real evidence! 🚫 And let's be real, we all know how badly US-South African relations are already strained, but this is just taking it to a whole new level. It's like, can't we just focus on actual issues that matter, like climate change and poverty? 🌎💸 This whole thing just feels like a big ol' mess, and I'm not buying into Trump's theatrics. 😒
 
I'm so worried about this 🤕. I mean, I know the situation in South Africa is complicated and there's been some unrest, but come on, a genocide? That's just not true 🙅‍♂️. It's not like Trump knows the full story or anything. And now he's basically shutting out an entire country from global discussions over a claim that's got no basis in fact 😒. I get that there are tensions between the US and South Africa, but this is just crazy talk 🤪. What's next? Revoking invitations to other countries based on some weird tweet or something? 🙄. This whole thing is just so... divisive 🤦‍♂️. Can't we all just try to understand each other a bit better instead of resorting to scare tactics and baseless accusations? 🤗
 
😬 I'm shocked by Trump's decision to revoke South Africa's invite to the G20 summit! 🤯 What's really going on here? The whole thing feels super politicized 🙄, especially with the "genocide" claim - is that even a thing?! 💀 No offense to the Afrikaners or anyone else involved, but come on! Can't we just talk about this stuff like adults without all the drama and personal attacks? 😒 This move is gonna hurt global cooperation big time 🤕, especially when it comes to tackling climate change and promoting economic development. We need countries working together not pulling each other apart 💔. What do you guys think - am I being too harsh or is Trump's decision just plain crazy?! 😂
 
I guess Trump's got a lot to "white-wash" now 🤣, this whole thing is just getting out of hand... like him trying to be the G20 president 🙄 - who does that? 🤦‍♂️ Anyway, you'd think he's trying to pick a fight with SA, but I mean, what's next? Inviting a bunch of anti-SA conspiracy theorists to join the party? 😂 Either way, it's not looking good for those Afrikaners... but honestly, if they're being persecuted, maybe Trump can just send some beef or something 🤪, that usually smooths things over!
 
omg this is so sad 🤕 i mean trump just went and cancelled south africa's invite to the g20 summit like what even is that? 😒 he's always been a bit of a wild card but come on, genocide accusations are super serious and there's no proof or anything. it's just so weird how diplomatic incidents can blow up into full blown feuds. 🤯 and now south africa's gonna miss out on some major global talks... it's not great for the world 🌎
 
can't believe trump is pulling this kind of move he's literally playing the victim card here again afrikaner genocide thingy has been debunked so many times but does he care? it's just politics, right? but what really gets me is how these two nations were already having issues before trump's ego got in the way now they're not even gonna be part of the summit which is a major thing for global trade and all that. it's too bad because south africa has some amazing things to offer. anyway, this just goes to show you how diplomacy can go down the drain when people start making outlandish claims like trump does 🤦‍♂️🇺🇸
 
🤔 this is a super bad idea from trump 🚫 he's just gonna make things worse between the US and SA... like, come on man... there's no proof for that genocide stuff... it's all just a bunch of noise... 🗣️
 
🤔 I think Trump's decision to revoke South Africa's invite is super weird, you know? Like, he starts off by saying there's this huge "genocide" thing going on against white Afrikaners, but then doesn't even give them a chance to prove it's true. It feels like an attempt to distract us from other stuff, like his own policies and whatnot.

And can we talk about how ridiculous the whole situation is with Trump offering to send someone over to accept that G20 thingy? 🙄 Like, hello, if you're gonna insult someone, at least have the decency to do it in person. The fact that South Africa just shut him down like that shows they're not messing around.

It's also super concerning how this is going to affect trade and all those big issues we need global cooperation for. I mean, come on, $26 billion worth of trade between two nations? You'd think Trump would be more interested in keeping the peace than stirring up drama. 😐
 
I'm not buying this 🤔... I mean, come on, a "genocide" of white Afrikaners? That's just not true, right? It sounds like some crazy conspiracy theory to me 😒. And what really gets my goat is that Trump is basically using this as an excuse to stir up drama and distract from his own issues. I mean, have you seen the state of the US lately? 🤦‍♂️ The economy is in shambles, climate change is real... but no, let's talk about some made-up genocide instead! 😡

And can we please not forget that there are actual people suffering from human rights abuses in South Africa? Let's focus on those issues rather than getting sidetracked by Trump's antics 🙄. It's just not right to use a legitimate issue like this to further his own agenda or create more tension between countries. Not cool, dude 😒.
 
omg u guyz i cant even believe wat trump is doin rn he's literally revoking south africa's invite to join the g20 summit cuz he thinks therz a "genocide" of white afrikaners lol what even is that he knows its not true tho there iz no evidense 2 back it up so wut r we gonna do now i feel bad 4 south africa cuz they need this chance 2 be part of global discussions but at the same time i dont blame trump 4 standin up 4 afrikaner rights lol im still tryna process all dis news my anxiety levels r thru the roof 🤯💔
 
man this is getting serious 🤯 u can feel the tension between the US & SA, its like they're stuck in some kinda diplomatic quicksand 🌀 and trump's comments about genocide are straight up worrying... i mean what does he even know about sa's history? 🤷‍♂️ the whole thing feels super polarizing, like someone's trying to stir up drama just for drama's sake 😒
 
come on trump is going all out now 🤯 he's just picking a fight with south africa over nothing. i mean, genocide? are you kidding me? that's some crazy stuff. newsflash don't make up stuff just because it fits your agenda. and what's with the embassy rep thing? can't even do that right without messing it up 😂 any way, this is just another example of trump being a drama queen. us south africa relations were already strained but now they're gonna get worse. hope the rest of the world doesn't have to deal with his nonsense 🤪
 
I'm not sure why Trump is still going on about this, like a stuck record 🎶... He's gotta understand that South Africa's got its own history and struggles, just like everywhere else in the world. This "genocide" thing? Sounds fishy to me 🐟. And what's with all these diplomatic incidents between them? Can't they just talk it out? 😕 It's a shame 'cause I feel like US-South Africa ties are already getting pretty strained... might as well try and keep the peace, ya know? 💖
 
omg this is so messed up 🤯 trump's decision to revoke south africa's invite to the g20 summit in 2026 is super harsh, especially considering there's no solid proof of a "genocide" against white afrikaners 🙅‍♂️ it's just another example of how diplomatic incidents can escalate into full-blown feuds 💥 and honestly it's gonna hurt global cooperation on major issues like climate change & economic development 😔 i mean, the us has a huge stake in south africa's trade & economy, and now this? 🤕 it's all about trump's ego & his feud with ramaphosa 🙄
 
😒 this is getting crazy Trump's making up wild stuff again and now South Africa's gonna get snubbed from the G20... I mean what's next? They're already having beefs with China and Europe, can't he just keep it civil for once? 🤔
and omg genocide of white Afrikaners?! That's a whole thing that's been debated in SA for ages and Trump is just gonna swoop in like "oh I know more about this than everyone else"... come on! 🙄
I'm all for SA having their own voice on the global stage but not at the expense of hurting relations with our allies... we should be working together, not at each other's throats 😒
 
this whole thing is so messed up 🤦‍♂️ - i dont think trump has any idea what hes doing... like, genocides not even a real word when it comes to afrikaners? and now south africa's gonna get cut out of the g20 summit because of it? that's just insane 🙄. i get why there are tensions between usa and sa but come on, trump can't just start making stuff up like this... america needs sa as a trading partner and it's not cool to be all confrontational about it 💸.
 
come on, dude 🤦‍♂️, like, what's next? is trump gonna claim that the rest of us are being genocided too? 😂 this is just politics, folks. let's not jump to conclusions without seeing some actual proof. i mean, we all know how that whole afrikaner thing has been a bit of a mess in south africa, but like, genocide? no way 🙅‍♂️. and what's with the embassy rep? like, cool gesture and all, but was it really worth risking some good diplomatic relations over? 🤔 i think trump is just trying to stir up some drama at this point...
 
OMG 😱 this is soooo not cool! I'm literally shook by Trump's decision to revoke South Africa's invite to the G20 summit over some crazy genocide claims 🤯 like, what even is that? There's no proof, just a bunch of conspiracy theories and it's causing such tension between the US and SA. And can we talk about how rude it was for Trump to offer to send an Embassy rep as a "diplomatic gesture" but then be totally snubbed by Ramaphosa 🤷‍♂️. This is gonna hurt trade and global cooperation big time 💸🌎
 
🤔 This is so ridiculous! I mean, come on, Trump's been in office for like 10 years now and he still can't get his facts straight about South Africa 🙄. White Afrikaners have always had a privileged position in SA history, but the idea that they're being "genocided" by the black majority is just not true. It's like he's trying to stir up controversy for its own sake.

And can you believe his attempt to back out of accepting the G20 presidency? That was just a desperate try to get attention 🤦‍♂️. Meanwhile, South Africa's leaders are left looking embarrassed and powerless. I really think Trump needs to get some basic history lessons before making such outrageous claims again 😬.
 
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