In an exciting confrontation with the media, US President Donald Trump faced his South African counterpart during his reception at the White House, due to a controversial video and other reports claiming “genocide of eggs” in South Africa.
A second confrontation in front of the media
This is the second public confrontation of Trump in the White House, after a previous argument with Ukrainian President Voludmir Zellinski. This time, Trump directed a direct attack to South African President Cyril Ramafuza, who seemed surprising and uncomfortable with what he considered a “sudden attack”.
A friendly start turns
The meeting between the two presidents started in a friendly manner, as they talked about golf and Trump praised the skills of South African players. Then the conversation moved to commercial issues, including a strategic metal deal, before the mood suddenly turned when Trump asked to play a video in the hall.
Sudden display of a sexy video
Trump’s video shows graves that he said was egg farms killed in South Africa. During the video, Ramavusa sat without expression, before turning a quick look at the screen. Trump commented on the viewer, saying it was evidence of “genocide of eggs.”
Ramafuza avoids confrontation
In response to the video, Ramafuza said he had not seen the clip before and would investigate his credibility and the photography site. But he stressed that the majority of victims of crime in his country are black, not the whites, which sparked Trump’s objection to him, saying: “But farmers are not black.”
The attack is escalating with printed articles
Trump was not satisfied with the video, but also offered printed copies of news articles that he claimed documenting egg killings in South Africa, echoing the word “death” loud while turning the pages.
Avoid public embarrassment
In an attempt to calm the atmosphere, Ramafuza said: “We are ready to discuss these concerns with you,” referring to his desire to avoid escalating confrontation in public.
Political background and ongoing attack
Since his second term, Trump has taken a sharp position towards the Land Reform Law in South Africa, which aims to correct the legacy of racial discrimination. This file was used to respond to the genocide lawsuit filed by South Africa against Israel.
Escalatory measures against South Africa
As part of his ongoing escalation, Trump stopped aid to South Africa, expelled its ambassador from Washington, and even offered the political asylum of the White Frickler minority. The authorities in Pretoria and Cape Town rejected these steps and described them as racist motives.
Direct accusations
Trump accused the South African government of complicity in “inflammatory discourse” against eggs, and of exercising the policies of seizing the lands of white farmers without holding the perpetrators of violence to them.
