Trump Confronts South African President with 'Genocide' Video in Oval Office

During a tense meeting at the White House, President Donald Trump confronted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with videos and news clippings alleging a 'genocide' against white farmers in South Africa. Trump played footage including speeches from Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema, whose calls to 'kill the Boer, kill the farmer' sparked controversy, though Ramaphosa insisted Malema's views do not reflect government policy in South Africa's multi-party democracy. The meeting, originally intended to improve relations after months of tension over land expropriation laws, devolved as Trump demanded proof of genocide and Ramaphosa expressed confusion over some of the evidence presented. Trump has previously canceled aid to South Africa and offered refuge to white minority Afrikaners based on these claims, which are widely disputed. Ramaphosa sought to calm the situation, emphasizing the democratic process and minority status of Malema's party, but was visibly taken aback by Trump's aggressive presentation. The encounter highlights ongoing diplomatic strains and differing perspectives over the situation of white farmers in South Africa.