EPISODE · May 22, 2025 · 17 MIN
Lights, camera, ambush: Why Trump is falsely accusing South Africa of genocide
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In yet another dramatic encounter in the Oval Office, Donald Trump ambushed South Africa's president in a choreographed showdown on Wednesday.But why is the president accusing South Africa of genocide?On Trump100 US correspondents Mark Stone and Martha Kelner react to the US president's claims and Cyril Ramaphosa's response.They debunk the far-right claims that thousands of white farmers are being killed in South Africa, despite what Mr Trump says.Plus, we hear from an advocate for Afrikaners who says Trump may have been persuaded to welcome white South African refugees after speaking to his friends on the golf course.If you've got a question you'd like the Trump100 team to answer, you can email it to [email protected]. Don't forget, you can also watch all episodes on our YouTube channel.
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In yet another dramatic encounter in the Oval Office, Donald Trump ambushed South Africa's president in a choreographed showdown on Wednesday.But why is the president accusing South Africa of genocide?On Trump100 US correspondents Mark Stone and Martha Kelner react to the US president's claims and Cyril Ramaphosa's response.They debunk the far-right claims that thousands of white farmers are being killed in South Africa, despite what Mr Trump says.Plus, we hear from an advocate for Afrikaners who says Trump may have been persuaded to welcome white South African refugees after speaking to his friends on the golf course.If you've got a question you'd like the Trump100 team to answer, you can email it to [email protected]. Don't forget, you can also watch all episodes on our YouTube channel.
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Lights, camera, ambush: Why Trump is falsely accusing South Africa of genocide
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