South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said his visit to the White House Wednesday was a “a great success” even though a confrontation during the meeting with President Donald Trump over allegations of genocide garnered the most attention.
Trump used the White House meeting to confront Ramaphosa with baseless claims of the systematic killing of white farmers in that country. Trump said during the meeting that people are fleeing South Africa for their own safety.
At one point, Trump dimmed the lights in the Oval Office to play a video of a far-left politician playing an anti-apartheid song that included lyrics about killing farmers.
Ramaphosa pushed back against Trump’s accusation and downplayed his criticism, adding he believes “there’s doubt and disbelief in (Trump’s) head” about his genocide charge.
Following the contentious exchange in front of the cameras, Trump hosted Ramaphosa for lunch and further talks. Ramaphosa said that discussions over lunch revolved around trade, investment and golf.
RAMAPHOSA SAYS TRUMP VISIT SUCCESSFUL DESPITE TENSION
