There was a sharp debate during the meeting of Ramafosa and Trump.
Washington: US President Donald Trump had a fierce debate during a meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House and saw a lot of drama during this time. Trump accused that white farmers were being murdered in South Africa in a systematic manner. He also played a video by slowing down the lights of the Oval Office, in which a radical leader was singing a song with a slogan ‘Kill the Farmer’ (killing the farmer). Trump also showed some news articles and said that white farmers are facing ‘terrible death’.
‘Genocide of white farmers in South Africa’
Trump had already stopped all American help to South Africa and had called many white South African farmers as refugees in the US. He claims that the ‘massacre’ of white farmers is taking place in South Africa. Trump made several accusations on the black -led government of South Africa, including allegations such as snatching the land of white farmers, implementing anti -whites and adopting anti -America foreign policy.
Ramaphosa strictly denied Trump’s allegations
Ramafosa strictly denied Trump’s accusations. He said, ‘We are completely against these allegations. This is not the policy of our government. Ramaphosa came in this meeting in an attempt to improve the relationship between the two countries and bring out the truth. Ramafosa also tried to correct the atmosphere with light-hearted things during the entire meeting. Let us know that South Africa and America have been in the worst phase since the end of apartheid in 1994.
Trump also played a video during the meeting.
Trump gets a video of Julius Malema in the White House
At the beginning of the meeting, Trump got a big TV set in front of journalists and played a video in it. In the video, Julius Malema, the leader of the opposition party of South Africa, was singing an anti-apartheid song, which had lyrics like ‘Kill the Boer’ and ‘Shoot the Boer’. The word ‘Boer’ means blonde farmer. The song has been a matter of controversy in South Africa for years. Malema’s party is not part of the ruling coalition of South Africa.
Trump also showed video of roadside white cross
Trump showed another video, in which the roadside white crosses were shown, which he described as the memorial of the graves of the white farmers. Ramaphosa expressed surprise and said, “I don’t know where it is, I have never seen this before.” At the same time, South Africa’s experts say that white people are not being targeted due to their color. He says that the crime rate in South Africa is very high, and farmers of all breeds are victims of violent theft and attacks.
‘People fled from South Africa to save their lives’
Trump told Ramafosa, ‘People are running away from South Africa to save their lives. His land is being taken away and in many cases he is being killed. Ramafosa replied that his government does not support any such policy. At the beginning of the meeting, Trump described Ramaphosa as a ‘respected leader in many circles’, but also said that ‘he is a bit controversial in some places.’ Ramafosa replied in a light way, ‘We are all like this’. Actually, his gesture was towards the controversies associated with Trump.
Trump showed Ramafosa cutting some news.
There are other reasons for America’s displeasure
The Trump administration is angry with some policies in South Africa. In February, Trump issued an order to stop all the help given to South Africa. He accused the government of South Africa to adopt anti -white policies and support Hamas and Iran. In addition, South Africa accused the genocide against Israel at the International Court of Justice in Gaza, causing the Trump administration and angry. Ramafosa’s old relationship with Iran’s telecom company MTN Group also caused controversy.
Ramaphosa wanted to avoid a situation like Jailonsky
Ramaphosa wanted to avoid the situation like Ukraine President Volodimir Jailonsky in this meeting, which Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance insulted in the White House and was asked to leave. Ramaphosa included the famous golfer Arni Els and Retif Guson in his delegation, as Trump loves golf. He also presented Trump a big book of South Africa golf course. Ramafosa said lightly that he is improving his golf skills.
Ramafosa took many ‘special’ people with him
The delegation of Ramafosa was also African businessman Johan Ruart to respond to the allegations of Trump’s land snatching. Ramaphosa also called Jingisva Losi, the president of South Africa’s trade unions, who told Trump, ‘Violence in South Africa is for several reasons. This is not just a color issue, but a issue of crime. ‘ Losi said that black men and women are also falling victim to terrible crimes in rural areas. He talked about working with both countries to work on investing and reduced crime.
Musk was also present during the meeting between the two leaders.
Musk was present at Trump’s meeting with Ramafosa
South Africa -born Alan Musk was also present in a meeting between the two leaders, who is Trump’s advisor. Musk has accused the South African government of anti -white policies. He had said on social media that his company Starlink did not get a license in South Africa, as he is not black. South Africa officials say Starlink did not formally apply. South Africa’s Arriendly Action Policies asks foreign companies to give 30% stake to black or other disadvantaged groups, who were suffering in a period of apartheid. (AP)
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