Trump expels South African ambassador

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Why Trump is singling out South Africa and accusing it of being anti-white and anti-American

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio posts on X that Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool was “no longer welcome in our great country” South African ambassador is “a race-baiting politician” who hates America and President Donald Trump .

Rubio ’s post didn't explain what was behind the decision but linked to a story by the conservative Breitbart news site.

South Africa's post-apartheid government has long been a supporter of the Palestinian cause.

South Africa says it wants to fix its relationship with the U.S. President Cyril Ramaphosa 's office says it remains committed to building a mutually beneficial relationship.

The South African government has expressed surprise at Trump 's sanctions.

The Biden administration accused South Africa of supporting Russia in the war in Ukraine while claiming a neutral stance.

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