Ramaphosa Remains Calm During Trump's South Africa Ambush
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's Oval Office meeting with President Trump sparked controversy. Trump presented a video montage alleging "white genocide" in South Africa, prompting concerns of a repeat of the Trump-Zelenskyy exchange. However, Ramaphosa remained calm, despite the "serious provocation." While some South Africans criticized his restraint, Ramaphosa emphasized a positive post-meeting lunch and potential future G20 collaboration. Trump's claims, based on disinformation and right-wing conspiracy theories, were widely debunked by South African media. The presence of white South African golfers and businessmen at the meeting also drew criticism.
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