Trump-Ramaphosa Meeting: Heated Exchange Over Claims of White Farmer Genocide

The White House meeting between Donald Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on May 21, 2025, took an unexpected turn when Trump presented Ramaphosa with a compilation of videos and news articles alleging the genocide of white farmers in South Africa. Ramaphosa, along with other South African leaders present, including the country's richest billionaire, Johann Rupert, and two professional golfers, strongly refuted Trump's claims. Elon Musk, also present at the meeting, remained largely silent, despite his past outspokenness on the topic. The discussion, which lasted nearly an hour, highlighted the ongoing tensions surrounding land reform and race relations in South Africa. A key moment occurred when a South African reporter questioned Trump's assertions, leading to a heated exchange and the playing of a struggle song containing the lyrics “Kill the Boer, Kill the white farmer.” Ultimately, Ramaphosa described the meeting as a 'great success,' but the incident underscores the deep divisions surrounding this issue. "What would it take for you to be convinced that there is no white genocide in South Africa?" asked the reporter. The video evidence presented by Trump and the counterarguments made by Ramaphosa and his delegation provide a complex picture of a sensitive and ongoing situation.