Trump Questions US Participation in G20 Summit, Citing Land Confiscation Claims

President Donald Trump has raised concerns about attending the G20 summit in South Africa, citing claims of 'genocide' against white farmers and land confiscation as primary issues. In posts on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump stated, 'How could we be expected to go to South Africa for the very important G20 Meeting when land confiscation and genocide is the primary topic of conversation?' He emphasized that the U.S. has suspended aid to South Africa and highlighted the introduction of a bill aimed at providing refugee status to Afrikaners facing persecution. However, South African officials, including DA leader John Steenhuisen, refute Trump's claims, asserting that there is no widespread expropriation of land and that the situation is misrepresented. Trump's administration has previously criticized South Africa's policies, including a law allowing land expropriation without compensation, which has been a contentious issue rooted in the country's history. The G20 summit is set to take place in November 2025, with South Africa being the first African nation to host the event.