Global Community Reacts After Trump Refuses Attendance And The Hosting Country Issues Strong Public Reproach

President Donald Trump has opted out of the G20 Summit in South Africa, alleging that the nation is engaged in "white genocide." This claim has been met with strong rebuttals from numerous South Africans, who label Trump's assertions as "misleading" and "dangerous." A letter, signed by forty Afrikaners including journalists and academics, disputes Trump’s narrative, stating, “We reject the notion that portrays Afrikaners as victims in contemporary South Africa.” They emphasize their identity as South Africans, part of a multifaceted society actively working towards reconciliation.The African National Congress (ANC), which has been in power since the end of apartheid, also refuted Trump’s statements. Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula condemned them as “blatantly false,” clarifying that legislation aims to rectify apartheid-induced inequalities.Despite Trump’s boycott, the summit in Johannesburg is scheduled for November 22-23, with preparations continuing undeterred. Online reactions to Trump's actions have been overwhelmingly critical, highlighting concerns over his racist implications.