Trump Confronts South African President Over White Persecution Allegations at White House

During a tense Oval Office meeting, US President Donald Trump confronted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with allegations of a 'white genocide' in South Africa, including claims of mass killings and land seizures targeting white farmers. Trump presented videos and printed articles as supposed evidence, asserting that white South Africans were fleeing for their safety, claims that South Africa strongly rejects, emphasizing that the majority of crime victims are Black and that land reforms are lawful and subject to judicial review. Ramaphosa denied the genocide claims, stating that the chants shown in the footage do not represent government policy and urged Trump to listen to South African voices to understand the situation accurately. The meeting began cordially but shifted tone as Trump aggressively pushed his narrative, reminiscent of a previous confrontation with Ukraine's president. The exchange drew ridicule online, with many mocking the notion that Trump would reconsider his stance by listening. South Africa maintains its democratic principles and rejects the portrayal of systemic persecution against white citizens.