Expelled South African Envoy Returns, Criticizes Trump

Ebrahim Rasool, South Africa's ambassador to the US, was expelled by the Trump administration and returned home to a hero's welcome at Cape Town International Airport, surrounded by throngs of supporters. This rare diplomatic expulsion followed Rasool's critical comments about President Trump's policies, including land expropriation without compensation, which Trump flagged as anti-white. Trump had also cut funding to South Africa, citing its alleged support for Hamas and Iran and its stance against white Afrikaners. Rasool, who was declared persona non grata, expressed no regrets and wore the label as a 'badge of dignity,' emphasizing the need for South Africa to mend its relationship with the US. While addressing his supporters, Rasool highlighted his intention to alert South African leaders to the changing dynamics of US relations. Despite his expulsion, Rasool's return was marked by overwhelming support from political groups like the African National Congress.