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Trump and Ramaphosa's Tense Meeting: Aiming to Reset U.S.-South Africa Relations Amid Controversy

President Trump confronted South Africa's Ramaphosa with allegations of genocide against white farmers, while Ramaphosa sought to clarify misconceptions and discuss trade.


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In a tense Oval Office meeting, President Trump confronted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with unverified claims of genocide against white farmers. Despite fears in South Africa about the meeting's potential for public confrontation, Ramaphosa maintained composure, emphasizing that most victims of violence in South Africa are Black. The meeting aimed to address deteriorating U.S.-South Africa relations, worsened by Trump's executive order cutting aid and welcoming white farmers as refugees. Ramaphosa sought to clarify misconceptions and focus on trade, claiming some success in persuading Trump to attend the G20 summit in South Africa.

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The articles present a negative view of Trump's meeting with Ramaphosa, emphasizing his controversial claims about white genocide.

They highlight the tension and disagreement surrounding Trump's accusations regarding violence against white farmers in South Africa.

The overall tone reflects criticism of Trump's diplomatic approach, suggesting it undermines international relations and decorum.

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WATCH: Trump says U.S. takes refugees of 'persecution or genocide,' including Afrikaners
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"…Donald Trump began an Oval Office meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa by unexpectedly screening a video making false claims of anti-white discrimination in his country."

Fact-checking Trump's claims of white farmer 'genocide' in South Africa
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"…Trump has falsely accused the South African government of rights violations against white Afrikaner farmers by seizing their land through a new expropriation law."

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"…Tension between Trump and South African leaders isn’t entirely new: during his first term in 2018, Trump was criticized by the South African government after posting about the 'large scale killing of farmers' and asked then-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to 'closely study' whether farmers’ land was being improperly seized following a Fox News report."

Trump Ambushes South African President in Oval Office Meeting
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"…Trump has falsely accused the South African government of rights violations against white Afrikaner farmers by seizing their land through a new expropriation law."

Trump ambushes South Africa’s Ramaphosa in Oval Office meeting
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"…Donald Trump began an Oval Office meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa by unexpectedly screening a video making false claims of anti-white discrimination in his country."

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"…Trump has falsely accused the South African government of rights violations against white Afrikaner farmers by seizing their land through a new expropriation law."

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"…Tension between Trump and South African leaders isn’t entirely new: during his first term in 2018, Trump was criticized by the South African government after posting about the 'large scale killing of farmers' and asked then-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to 'closely study' whether farmers’ land was being improperly seized following a Fox News report."

Trump shows South Africa's Ramaphosa a video montage in tense Oval Office meeting
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"…Tension between Trump and South African leaders isn’t entirely new: during his first term in 2018, Trump was criticized by the South African government after posting about the 'large scale killing of farmers' and asked then-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to 'closely study' whether farmers’ land was being improperly seized following a Fox News report."

Trump confronts South African leader with false claims of genocide in Oval Office ambush
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"…Donald Trump began an Oval Office meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa by unexpectedly screening a video making false claims of anti-white discrimination in his country."

Is there a white genocide in South Africa? Examining Trump's Oval Office claim
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"…Donald Trump began an Oval Office meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa by unexpectedly screening a video making false claims of anti-white discrimination in his country."

Lights, video, confrontation — Trump's meeting with South African leader takes dramatic turn
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"…Donald Trump began an Oval Office meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa by unexpectedly screening a video making false claims of anti-white discrimination in his country."

With Elon Musk in attendance, South Africa’s president counters Trump for pushing a baseless conspiracy theory about ‘white genocide’: ‘This I’ve never seen’
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"…Trump has falsely accused the South African government of rights violations against white Afrikaner farmers by seizing their land through a new expropriation law."

'Into the mouth of Trump hell'? South African president says White House meeting wasn't so dramatic
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"…Tension between Trump and South African leaders isn’t entirely new: during his first term in 2018, Trump was criticized by the South African government after posting about the 'large scale killing of farmers' and asked then-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to 'closely study' whether farmers’ land was being improperly seized following a Fox News report."

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"…Tension between Trump and South African leaders isn’t entirely new: during his first term in 2018, Trump was criticized by the South African government after posting about the 'large scale killing of farmers' and asked then-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to 'closely study' whether farmers’ land was being improperly seized following a Fox News report."

Trump shows South African president video of rally to 'kill the white farmer,' memorial of 'dead white people'
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"…Tension between Trump and South African leaders isn’t entirely new: during his first term in 2018, Trump was criticized by the South African government after posting about the 'large scale killing of farmers' and asked then-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to 'closely study' whether farmers’ land was being improperly seized following a Fox News report."

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"…Tension between Trump and South African leaders isn’t entirely new: during his first term in 2018, Trump was criticized by the South African government after posting about the 'large scale killing of farmers' and asked then-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to 'closely study' whether farmers’ land was being improperly seized following a Fox News report."

Trump confronts South African president with video on treatment of White farmers
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"…Trump has falsely accused the South African government of rights violations against white Afrikaner farmers by seizing their land through a new expropriation law."

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"…Trump has falsely accused the South African government of rights violations against white Afrikaner farmers by seizing their land through a new expropriation law."

Trump Confronts South African President In Oval Office Over White Farmer Genocide
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"…Trump has falsely accused the South African government of rights violations against white Afrikaner farmers by seizing their land through a new expropriation law."

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"…Trump has falsely accused the South African government of rights violations against white Afrikaner farmers by seizing their land through a new expropriation law."

South African president denies white genocide — then Trump shoves proof in his face
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"…Trump has falsely accused the South African government of rights violations against white Afrikaner farmers by seizing their land through a new expropriation law."

'Into the Mouth of Trump Hell'? South African President Says White House Meeting Wasn't So Dramatic
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"…Tension between Trump and South African leaders isn’t entirely new: during his first term in 2018, Trump was criticized by the South African government after posting about the 'large scale killing of farmers' and asked then-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to 'closely study' whether farmers’ land was being improperly seized following a Fox News report."

CNN accuses Trump of spreading ‘debunked conspiracy theories’ during Oval Office confrontation with South Africa’s president
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"…Trump has falsely accused the South African government of rights violations against white Afrikaner farmers by seizing their land through a new expropriation law."

Ramaphosa Says Private Meeting with Trump 'Revolved Around Golf'
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"…Tension between Trump and South African leaders isn’t entirely new: during his first term in 2018, Trump was criticized by the South African government after posting about the 'large scale killing of farmers' and asked then-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to 'closely study' whether farmers’ land was being improperly seized following a Fox News report."

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"…Tension between Trump and South African leaders isn’t entirely new: during his first term in 2018, Trump was criticized by the South African government after posting about the 'large scale killing of farmers' and asked then-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to 'closely study' whether farmers’ land was being improperly seized following a Fox News report."

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"…Trump has falsely accused the South African government of rights violations against white Afrikaner farmers by seizing their land through a new expropriation law."

‘A Boss Move’: Scott Jennings Says Trump Confronting South African President Over White Farmers ‘Had To Happen’
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"…Donald Trump began an Oval Office meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa by unexpectedly screening a video making false claims of anti-white discrimination in his country."

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"…Tension between Trump and South African leaders isn’t entirely new: during his first term in 2018, Trump was criticized by the South African government after posting about the 'large scale killing of farmers' and asked then-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to 'closely study' whether farmers’ land was being improperly seized following a Fox News report."

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"…Trump has falsely accused the South African government of rights violations against white Afrikaner farmers by seizing their land through a new expropriation law."

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"…Trump has falsely accused the South African government of rights violations against white Afrikaner farmers by seizing their land through a new expropriation law."

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"…Tension between Trump and South African leaders isn’t entirely new: during his first term in 2018, Trump was criticized by the South African government after posting about the 'large scale killing of farmers' and asked then-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to 'closely study' whether farmers’ land was being improperly seized following a Fox News report."

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"…Tension between Trump and South African leaders isn’t entirely new: during his first term in 2018, Trump was criticized by the South African government after posting about the 'large scale killing of farmers' and asked then-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to 'closely study' whether farmers’ land was being improperly seized following a Fox News report."

Watch: Trump Berates NBC Reporter Who Tried to Change the Subject During Tense Moment with South African President
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"…Tension between Trump and South African leaders isn’t entirely new: during his first term in 2018, Trump was criticized by the South African government after posting about the 'large scale killing of farmers' and asked then-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to 'closely study' whether farmers’ land was being improperly seized following a Fox News report."

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"…Trump has falsely accused the South African government of rights violations against white Afrikaner farmers by seizing their land through a new expropriation law."

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"…Tension between Trump and South African leaders isn’t entirely new: during his first term in 2018, Trump was criticized by the South African government after posting about the 'large scale killing of farmers' and asked then-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to 'closely study' whether farmers’ land was being improperly seized following a Fox News report."

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"…Trump has falsely accused the South African government of rights violations against white Afrikaner farmers by seizing their land through a new expropriation law."

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