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Trump-Ramaphosa Summit: “White Genocide” Claims Overshadow Trade Talks

Recent news indicates a tense meeting between President Donald Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House on May 21, 2025. The meeting was overshadowed by Trump’s repeated claims of a “white genocide” against white farmers in South Africa, an allegation vehemently denied by the South African government.

Here’s a breakdown of what the latest news covers:

  • Tense Oval Office Meeting: The encounter, intended by Ramaphosa to “reset the strategic relationship” between the two countries, quickly became confrontational. Trump reportedly ambushed Ramaphosa with videos and printed articles he claimed showed evidence of persecution against white South Africans, specifically white farmers.
  • “White Genocide” Claims: Trump has consistently amplified claims of a “white genocide” and “massive Human Rights VIOLATION” in South Africa, leading to his administration’s decision to cut U.S. assistance and offer refugee status to a group of white Afrikaners. South Africa, including its Minister of Agriculture (who is white), and even some conservative Afrikaner farmer groups, have rejected these claims, stating that farm attacks are part of a broader crime problem affecting all racial groups, not racially motivated genocide.
  • Ramaphosa’s Pushback: President Ramaphosa, while attempting to calm the situation, firmly pushed back against Trump’s accusations. He stated that the videos and rhetoric presented by Trump do not represent government policy and that South Africa has a multi-party democracy allowing for diverse expressions, even if they don’t align with government policy. He emphasized that the South African government is “completely, completely against” any calls for violence.
  • Focus on Trade and Investment: Ramaphosa aimed to steer the conversation toward fostering trade and investment to grow South Africa’s economy, seeking U.S. support in these areas. South Africa views the U.S. as its second-largest trading partner after China.
  • Elon Musk’s Presence: South African-born billionaire Elon Musk was present at the meeting. Trump indicated that Musk, a vocal critic of the South African government on issues related to “white persecution” and land reform, had an interest in the refugee issue.
  • “Kill the farmer” Chant: Trump also reportedly pressed Ramaphosa on the need to condemn an apartheid-era chant that includes the lyrics “kill the farmer,” which critics, including Musk, cite as evidence of persecution. Ramaphosa’s party does not use the chant, but the government has not officially condemned it.
  • Impact on Relations: The escalating tensions, marked by U.S. aid cuts and the expulsion of South Africa’s ambassador, highlight a significant strain in U.S.-South Africa relations, which are at their lowest point since the end of apartheid.

Overall, the meeting showcased a stark disagreement between the two leaders on the nature of challenges facing white South Africans, with Trump focusing on allegations of targeted persecution and Ramaphosa emphasizing broader crime issues and the need for economic development and trade.

Graig
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Graig is a passionate writer and journalist for Dope Ent News, where he covers breaking news, trending stories, and in-depth features with a fresh perspective. With a sharp eye for detail and a knack for engaging storytelling.

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