This is truly a grand banquet.
In front of South African President Ramaphosa and numerous journalists, Trump suddenly ordered to turn off the lights and put on the TV.
He had already prepared a large television in his presidential office.
The video being played shows a South African opposition black leader roaring: ‘Kill the Boers.’.
The Boers are descendants of the Dutch and white South Africans.
I saw that many Western media outlets’ immediate reaction was that this was a deliberate ambush by Trump, a public humiliation of Ramaphosa, and an attempt to accuse South Africa of genocide against white people.
Previously, white people were the ruling class of black people in South Africa, implementing racial segregation; Now that black South Africans are in power, in Trump’s view, it is a genocide against white people.
So, after Trump took office, he waved the big stick at South Africa.
In February of this year, the United States froze its aid to South Africa; In March, the United States expelled the South African ambassador; Recently, the United States has accepted over 50 white South African refugees.
Just before Ramaphosa’s visit to the United States, the United States announced a boycott of the G20 summit held in South Africa.
Trump refused to go to South Africa, but Ramaphosa came to the White House. In the words of the South African government, this is a visit to ‘reshape bilateral economic and commercial relations’, and South Africa does not want its relationship with the United States to continue to deteriorate.
At the White House, Ramaphosa explained to Trump, “Your economy is much larger than ours. We are just a small economy, but we are interdependent on many issues
We have key minerals, and if you want to drive your own economic growth and re industrialization, we can provide these, including rare earth minerals! “He said.
Well, the whole world knows that the United States is now frantically searching for rare earths.
But in the Oval Office of the White House, Trump can be said to have given no face to Ramaphosa.
This is also the most explosive confrontation in the White House after Zelensky.
Trump picked up a stack of A4 paper with some pictures of white people on top.
He told the South African President, “Look! Death. Death. Death. Terrifying death. Death
He then handed these pictures to Ramaphosa and said, ‘This family has been completely wiped out… why don’t you arrest those who call for genocide?’
Why?
This must mention South Africa’s land reform.
I see that Ramaphosa is working hard to explain that the South African constitution protects land ownership, and the government hopes to redistribute land on a fair basis, as the apartheid regime that ruled South Africa for decades did not end until 1994.
He said to Trump, ‘Your government also has the right to expropriate land for public use…’
But before Ramaphosa could finish speaking, Trump interrupted him: ‘You’re taking away people’s land…’
We haven’t… “Ramaphosa replied.
Trump continued to accuse, “They were executed, they happened to be white, and most of them happened to be farmers, which is a difficult situation. I don’t know how you explain
It’s really dramatic.
Is there really genocide in South Africa?
Ramaphosa firmly denies it.
He told Trump, “If there were a genocide of white farmers in South Africa, I can bet that these three gentlemen wouldn’t be here, including my Secretary of Agriculture, who wouldn’t be with me
Because in his delegation to the United States this time, there are three white South Africans, namely the South African Minister of Agriculture and two South African golfers.
Bringing golfers to the White House, South Africa also put in some effort, knowing that Trump loves golf the most.
Where is the problem?
It’s a bit complicated.
For example, the issue of land.
Due to the historical issue of racial segregation, data shows that even today, more than 80% of South Africa’s 63 million population are black, but they only own 4% of private land, with the majority of land being held by white South Africans, also known as Boers.
This is clearly unfair.
So, South Africa is also promoting land reform, such as allowing the state to expropriate land “for the public interest” without compensating the owners in rare cases.
As for the so-called genocide, Ramaphosa believes that it is actually just an ordinary crime. “Unfortunately, the people killed by criminals are not only white, but most of them are black
I saw that Reuters couldn’t bear to read it either, and sent a factual clarification article stating that “Trump made multiple false statements and distorted some facts about the persecution of the white minority in South Africa.
Among them, there is the so-called genocide conspiracy theory, which has been circulating in global far right chat rooms for at least ten years and has received public support from Trump’s ally, Elon Musk, born in South Africa.
That is to say, this is just the viewpoint of white supremacists, but Trump agrees with it.
Oh, Musk also appeared at the White House and kept an eye on Ramaphosa.
But what about the fact?
The fact is that South Africa has one of the highest murder rates in the world, with an average of 72 people being assassinated every day, the vast majority of whom are black.
We don’t have to avoid it either, as many of our compatriots have also been killed in South Africa.
For example, in 2024, according to South African police data, there were 26232 murder cases nationwide, of which only 44 were related to agricultural communities. Among them, 8 victims were farmers.
That is to say, there were indeed white farmers killed, but this data is not on the same scale as the black farmers who were killed.
Also, in a video played at the White House, a group of black people were singing “Kill the Boers,” a song that originated during the apartheid era in South Africa. Trump doesn’t understand, isn’t this promoting genocide?
The South African Constitutional Court ruled that singing this song is not hate propaganda, as it is a historic liberation slogan for South Africa, rather than a literal incitement to violence.
But Trump didn’t care, he prepared A4 paper, a television, a short video, publicly humiliated Ramaphosa, accused South Africa of genocide, and repeatedly interrupted the other party’s explanation.
Finally, what do you think?
Firstly, Ramaphosi Sabizensky is experienced.
Knowing that this was definitely a grand banquet and that Trump would definitely use various means to attend, he made full preparations mentally and specially wore a sharp suit.
Even when constantly interrupted by Trump, he just smiled.
Otherwise, there could really be another scene like Zelensky’s – being kicked out of the White House by angry Trump.
This also reminds other world leaders to be wary of Trump’s “Oval Office ambush”.
Previously, meeting here was a diplomatic gesture, but now it is a hidden killing tactic – Trump will use various means to embarrass the leaders of weak countries in front of the media and journalists, demonstrating the dominance and strength of the United States.
It’s interesting that American journalists are also helping to lift the siege on Ramaphosa this time.
Because NBC reporters pick up whichever pot they don’t open, they asked Trump on site: What about the Air Force One that Qatar gave you?
Trump was furious and said, “What are you talking about? You know, you have to leave here. What does this have to do with Qatar’s jet planes
Ramaphosa joked with Trump, “I’m sorry, I don’t have a plane to give you
Trump, who harbored endless hatred, replied: “If South Africa sends a jet plane, I would also accept it.
He really wants everything!
Secondly, social harmony is crucial.
To be honest, there are serious issues with social harmony in South Africa.
With so many murder incidents in a year, whoever goes is afraid, which greatly affects social stability and economic development.
During the period of white racial segregation, South Africa was the wealthiest and largest economy in Africa, but now its economy has also encountered many problems.
Of course, there is also an issue of historical fairness.
From any perspective, can black people, who account for 80% of the total population and only own 4% of the land, have a harmonious and stable society?
How to quickly reduce the crime rate and smoothly promote land reform are overwhelming issues for South Africa.
The key is to develop the economy and reduce the unemployment rate, but Trump’s big stick has put greater economic pressure on South Africa. This is also the reason why Ramaphosa bravely went to the Hongmen banquet.
Thirdly, does the United States really care about killing and fairness?
I see that many people are indignant.
Trump, so focused on South Africa, so humiliated a country’s president because he believed the victim was a white South African.
But look at Gaza, in just over a year, more than 50000 people have been killed, the vast majority of whom are women and children.
If he wants to print on A4 paper, Trump can fill his entire desk with these A4 papers.
Hamas indiscriminately kills Israeli civilians, which must be condemned; But injustice has a head and a debtor. Is it right for Israel to fight like this?
The world is helpless, and the international community is watching numbly. This is a shame for the whole world.
Is Trump angry? Did he get angry? Has he publicly condemned it?
This unfair and distorted world!
Personal opinion, does not represent any institution
Source: Niu Pian