Trump says he may skip G20 summit in SA, cites policy disapproval

US President Donald Trump stated he might skip the Group of 20 summit in South Africa in November, preferring to send a representative due to his disapproval of the country's policies. His criticisms encompass South Africa's land reform measures, its International Court of Justice case accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza, and Black Economic Empowerment initiatives aimed at redressing racial inequalities. Trump has previously cut US financial aid, boycotted G20 meetings hosted by South Africa, and confronted President Cyril Ramaphosa with unsubstantiated claims of white genocide. This development underscores strained US-South Africa relations, despite Ramaphosa's invitation for Trump to attend.