US Boycotts G20 Summit in South Africa Over White Farmer Claims
The United States has decided to skip the upcoming G20 summit in South Africa, President Donald Trump announced on Friday. In a post on his social media platform, Trump stated that no American officials would attend the event, calling it a “total disgrace” to hold the meeting in the country. He pointed to what he described as ongoing abuses against white farmers and Afrikaners in South Africa.
The G20 summit, set for later this month in Johannesburg, brings together leaders from the world’s largest economies to discuss global issues like trade, climate change, and security. This boycott marks a sharp break from past US participation in the group. Trump had already said he would not go personally, but now the full US delegation is out.
Trump’s comments repeat long-standing but disputed claims about a so-called “white genocide” in South Africa. Fact-checkers and experts have debunked these ideas, saying they come from fringe sources and do not match official crime data. South Africa’s government has denied the accusations, stressing that farm attacks affect people of all races and are part of broader crime problems.
White House officials confirmed the boycott but gave few details on next steps. They said the move aligns with Trump’s focus on protecting US interests abroad. Past US presidents have attended every G20 since it started in 2008, making this a rare step.
The decision could strain ties between the US and South Africa, a key African partner. It might also affect talks on important topics like economic aid and regional stability. World leaders have not yet reacted publicly, but analysts expect some to voice concern over the US pulling out.
As the summit nears, questions remain about how the G20 will proceed without one of its biggest members. The event aims to tackle pressing global challenges, and the US absence may shift the balance of discussions.
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