US nationals living in SA reject Trump’s false narrative

US CITIZENS living in South Africa have expressed discontent with President Donald Trump’s stance to exclude South Africa from the 2026 G20 Summit, based on false theories of “white genocide”.

- SIPHO JACK

The South African-based Americans stated that they were “appalled” by Trump’s administration, which demonstrated a disregard for common humanity, the leaders of the global community, and the principles of diplomacy and multilateral cooperation that contribute to international development and stability.

The relations between the US and South Africa have reached an all time low this year as Trump has repeatedly made claims about a “white genocide” in South Africa and criticized the country for its policies aimed at addressing racial inequality.

Trump’ administration also opposed the theme of South Africa's G20 presidency, which was “solidarity, equality and sustainability”, Trump had already said that South Africa would not to invite South Africa to the G20 leaders’ summit that the hosts next year in Florida.

On Monday the US sent invitations to all G20 members except SA to attend the first sherpas’ meeting of the US G20 presidency, in Washington on December 15 and 16.

This non-invitation from the US to SA gave emphasis to Trump's announcement last week that he would not invite South Africa to the G20 Leaders’ Summit that the will host in Miami during December 2026

Speaking to Daily News, Ricardo Gressel, representing various other US citizens living in the country, stated that he does not characterise a president who speaks his mind as a leader.