Trump to skip G20 in South Africa, calls for its removal from group

US President Donald Trump has declared he will not attend the forthcoming G20 summit in Johannesburg and has called for South Africa's removal from the influential economic group. Speaking at the American Business Forum in Miami, Trump asserted that the nation should no longer be part of the "G" gatherings due to recent developments.

Justification for the Boycott

Trump elaborated on his reasons for the boycott, repeating previous accusations about land seizures and the mistreatment of certain populations within South Africa. "I'm not going to represent our country there. It shouldn't be there," he stated, referring to the summit scheduled for November 22-23. He has consistently labeled these issues as a "massive human rights violation."

Previous Actions and Accusations

This is not the first time the US president has taken a firm stance against the African nation. Earlier this year, he questioned how the US could be expected to participate in the G20 meeting in South Africa if "land confiscation and genocide" were central topics. In February, he signed an executive order to facilitate the resettlement of white South African Afrikaners and to cut US aid to the country.

South Africa's Response

The South African government has consistently rejected President Trump's characterization of events, stating that his claims are based on a "factually inaccurate" premise. The diplomatic disagreement sets a tense stage for the upcoming international gathering.