Trump's Shocking Claims of Genocide Against White Farmers in South Africa

Trump's Tense Meeting with Ramaphosa: Unfounded Genocide Claims Spark Controversy Washington D.C. - US President Donald Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa engaged in a tense encounter at the White House on May 22, 2025. The meeting took an unexpected turn when Trump presented Ramaphosa with a video montage, seemingly to support claims of genocide against white farmers in South Africa. The video, which has not been independently verified, depicts scenes that have been interpreted as evidence of violence against white farmers. President Ramaphosa responded to Trump's presentation by stating, “There is criminality in our country, people who do get killed, unfortunately, through criminal activity are not only white people, majority of them are black people.” His response directly challenged Trump's implication of a systematic genocide against white farmers. Trump, while appearing to accept the existence of violence, carefully avoided explicitly labeling the events as genocide. This nuanced approach contrasts with the strong allegations circulating online. ABC News correspondent Carrington Clarke noted that Trump's actions suggest he has fully bought into a fringe belief about genocide against white South Africans. The incident has sparked controversy and highlighted the challenges of combating misinformation in the digital age and its potential to influence international diplomacy. The White House has yet to release an official statement on the matter.