BREAKING: Trump says no U.S. government official will attend G20 summit in Johannesburg

Johannesburg – In a fiery Truth Social post on Friday, President Donald Trump announced that no American official will travel to South Africa for the G20 summit scheduled for November 22‑23. “It is a total disgrace that the G20 will be held in South Africa,” Trump wrote, citing “human‑rights abuses” against the Afrikaner minority. He added, “_No U.S. Government Official will attend as long as these Human Rights abuses continue. I look forward to hosting the 2026 G20 in Miami, Florida!" The decision overturns earlier plans that had Vice President J.D. Vance slated to represent the United States. Sources close to the administration say Vance will now stay home, underscoring the depth of the White House’s displeasure with Pretoria’s land‑reform policies and its alleged mistreatment of white farmers.

South Africa’s foreign ministry has pushed back, denying any systematic persecution of Afrikaners and emphasizing that the country’s land‑redistribution laws comply with international norms. The African Union, which recently joined the G20 as a permanent member, and the European Union have both expressed regret, warning that the boycott could derail the summit’s focus on global economic cooperation. The G20, which this year marks its first meeting on African soil, brings together the world’s 19 largest economies plus the EU and the African Union. With the United States set to assume the G20 presidency in December 2025, Trump’s announcement adds a dramatic twist to an already charged diplomatic landscape.