In a heated meeting, President Trump confronted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, asserting that white farmers were being killed in South Africa with impunity. Ramaphosa countered Trump's assertion by emphasizing that criminal violence impacts all races, with a majority of victims being Black. The discussion highlighted disconnects between the narratives regarding crime in South Africa and raised concerns over the portrayal of racial violence. Ramaphosa referenced Nelson Mandela, advocating for dialogue around the suffering of all communities and emphasizing the need for constructive conversations rather than divisive rhetoric. The meeting highlighted contrasting perspectives on race and violence.
Trump's claims of white genocide were rebuffed as he insisted that white farmers are being killed, prompting Ramaphosa to counter that the victims are predominantly Black.
During the meeting, Ramaphosa highlighted that criminal activity affects all races, stating that while there are serious issues, the narrative of genocide is misleading.
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