The Trump administration's tensions with South Africa escalated with the declaration of Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool as persona non grata by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. This decision aligns with the administration’s prior criticisms of South African politics, particularly regarding the African National Congress's support for Palestinian rights. Rasool's removal signals broader geopolitical disputes, especially surrounding the U.S.'s alliance with Israel. Notably, since the Trump presidency began, Rasool has faced significant limitations in engaging with U.S. officials, indicating increasing diplomatic isolation of South Africa under this administration.
Ebrahim Rasool is a race-baiting politician who hates America and hates POTUS, Rubio wrote, using the acronym for President of the United States.
Rasool's expulsion is the latest in a series of moves by the Trump administration castigating South Africa, a country that has supported Palestinian rights.
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