Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced via social media that South Africa's ambassador to the U.S., Ebrahim Rasool, was barred from entering the country. This decision followed Rasool's comments suggesting that President Trump was leading a global movement tied to white supremacy. Rubio condemned Rasool as a 'race-baiting politician' and indicated that there was no further discourse needed, labeling him as persona non grata. The State Department had not provided additional context on the matter, leaving uncertainties about the timing of this diplomatic decision.
On social media, Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared South Africa's ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool, persona non grata due to comments linking Trump with white supremacism.
Rubio referred to Rasool as a 'race-baiting politician' who 'hates America and hates @POTUS,' emphasizing that the ambassador was unwelcome in the U.S.
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