Trump Announces US Absence from G20 Summit Over Alleged Rights Violations in South Africa
US President Donald Trump has declared that no American officials will attend the upcoming G20 Summit in Johannesburg. The decision comes amid claims of “human rights abuses” targeting white Afrikaner farmers, including land seizures and instances of violence. South African authorities have strongly rejected the allegations, stating there is no evi
dence that white citizens are facing persecution or threats of genocide. The move adds tension to US–South Africa relations. In parallel, the Trump administration has unveiled a special refugee programme for white South Africans—a measure that has sparked criticism, with opponents calling it politically motivated.