Trump's Terms Trump shows South Africa's Ramaphosa a video montage in tense Oval Office meeting
May 22, 2025
A high-stakes meeting between President Trump and South African President Ramaphosa is the focal point, revealing deep diplomatic tensions. The discussion includes a controversial video presentation that highlights vastly different perspectives on apartheid and land ownership. Ramaphosa’s efforts to attract U.S. investment amid rising tensions showcase a stark contrast in goals. The episode also touches on technology collaboration and the sensitive topic of genocide, highlighting the complexities of international relations in today's political climate.
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Trump's Video Montage Moment
- President Trump showed a five-minute video to South African President Ramaphosa during their Oval Office meeting.
- The video featured South African minority party leaders singing a controversial apartheid-era struggle song.
Disputed Claims on Land and Crime
- Trump claimed white South African farmers face genocide, but Ramaphosa denied land confiscation and farmer killings.
- Whites hold 70% of farmland though they are only 7% of the population, with high crime impacting mostly black South Africans.
Ramaphosa's Strategic Allies
- Ramaphosa came prepared with powerful white allies to counter Trump's points about South African farmers.
- He brought his white agriculture minister, two champion golfers including Trump's friend, and billionaire Johan Rupert.