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Former US President Donald Trump announced that no American officials will attend this year’s G20 summit in South Africa. He claimed the boycott was due to the mistreatment of white farmers in the country.
Trump shared the news on Truth Social, calling the decision a stand for human rights. He wrote, “It is a disgrace that the G20 will be held in South Africa. Afrikaners are being killed, and their farms are being taken away.”
He added that the US would host the 2026 G20 summit in Miami, Florida.
No US Representation at the Summit
Trump had already announced he would skip the meeting. However, Vice President JD Vance, who was expected to attend, has also withdrawn.
A senior US official confirmed the decision to the Associated Press.
Earlier this year, Secretary of State Marco Rubio skipped a G20 foreign ministers’ summit that focused on diversity and climate change. This pattern reflects Trump’s long-standing resistance to global initiatives he views as ideological.
Reason Behind the Boycott
According to Trump, the boycott reflects a response to the alleged persecution of white Afrikaner farmers. He has accused the South African government of ignoring violence against minorities.
Trump even suggested removing South Africa from the G20. The statement drew criticism from human rights groups and diplomats, who called his claims “unfounded and divisive.
South Africa Rejects Trump’s Allegations
The South African government strongly denied Trump’s statements. Officials said the accusations were “completely false.”
They added that white citizens in South Africa still enjoy higher income and land ownership levels than the majority Black population.
President Cyril Ramaphosa said he personally told Trump that the claims were untrue and politically motivated.
He emphasized that South Africa protects the rights of all its citizens and remains committed to hosting a peaceful and inclusive G20.
Conclusion
By canceling G20 attendance, Trump has added new tension to US–South Africa relations. The boycott may also isolate the US from broader economic discussions at the global forum.
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