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US expels 'race-baiting' S. African ambassador, calls him America hater

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March 16, 2025

The US has expelled South Africa's ambassador, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on March 14, calling the envoy a "race-baiting politician" who hates America and President Donald Trump.

US expels 'race-baiting' S. African ambassador, calls him America hater

WASHINGTON - The US has expelled South Africa's ambassador, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on March 14, calling the envoy a "race-baiting politician" who hates America and President Donald Trump.

Ties between America and South Africa have deteriorated since Mr. Trump cut US financial aid to the country, citing disapproval of its land policy and of its genocide case at the International Court of Justice against Washington's ally Israel.

"South Africa's Ambassador to the United States is no longer welcome in our great country," Mr. Rubio said in a post on social media platform X.

"We have nothing to discuss with him and so he is considered persona non grata."

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