South Africa's Envoy Faces Scrutiny for Trump Criticism
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South Africa's new special envoy to the U.S., Mcebisi Jonas, faces scrutiny for past criticism of Donald Trump. Appointed to rebuild strained relations, Jonas previously called Trump a "racist, homophobic, narcissistic right-winger." The Trump administration expelled South Africa's ambassador last month following accusations of "race-baiting." Jonas acknowledges the challenges in improving relations, despite the change in U.S. leadership. Trump's administration had accused South Africa of anti-white policies and offered white farmers refugee status in the U.S.
South Africa's new special envoy to the U.S., Mcebisi Jonas, faces scrutiny for past criticism of Donald Trump. Appointed to rebuild strained relations, Jonas previously called Trump a "racist, homophobic, narcissistic right-winger." The Trump administration expelled South Africa's ambassador last month following accusations of "race-baiting." Jonas acknowledges the challenges in improving relations, despite the change in U.S. leadership. Trump's administration had accused South Africa of anti-white policies and offered white farmers refugee status in the U.S.
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