During a White House meeting, President Trump accused South African President Cyril Ramaphosa of overseeing a genocide against white Afrikaners, a statement that has been widely discredited. The meeting aimed to improve US-South Africa relations, with Ramaphosa bringing notable South African golfers to defuse tension. However, Trump's unfounded claims about white farmers fleeing violence overshadowed the diplomatic overtures. The South African president denied the allegations, emphasizing a desire for cooperation despite the uncomfortable accusations presented by Trump.
Trump also stated, 'We have many people that feel they're being persecuted, and they're coming to the United States... Their land is being confiscated, and in many cases, they're being killed.'
Ramaphosa appeared hopeful to mend the tricky relationship between the US and South Africa, contrasting Trump's comments with the positive aspirations of his delegation.
During the meeting, Trump called Ramaphosa a respected man in some circles but less respected in others, reflecting the tensions between their nations.
The South African delegation aimed to ease tensions with Trump, bringing top golfers to highlight shared interests, but Trump's claims of genocide overshadowed efforts.
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