South Africa's President Reacts to Trump’s Controversial Claims and Images

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa humorously referenced his recent tense meeting with Donald Trump, who accused South Africa of discrimination against white farmers, a claim disputed by human rights groups. Ramaphosa joked about the dimming lights in the White House, likening it to a previous Trump incident, amid discussions on economic ties and controversial claims about South Africa's treatment of white farmers.
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- Trump's image of dead 'white farmers' came from Reuters footage in Congo, not South Africa Reuters
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- Trump Showed Images of ‘Genocide’ in South Africa. One Was From the War in Congo. The New York Times
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