Trump has ‘disturbing’ response after South African president calls him out with dig about $400,000,000 plane gift
During a tense Oval Office meeting, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa subtly mocked Donald Trump’s acceptance of a $400 million luxury jet from Qatar, jokingly apologizing for not offering a plane himself. Trump responded, “I wish you did. I would take it,” sparking criticism online with users calling the remark a sign he could “be bought.” The exchange occurred as Trump pushed debunked claims about white farmers facing genocide in South Africa, even playing a controversial anti-apartheid song referencing farmer killings.
Ramaphosa firmly rejected Trump’s conspiracy theories, stating South Africa opposes all violence and urging Trump to listen to actual South African voices. Businessman Johann Rupert also challenged the narrative, noting high crime rates affect all groups. Despite evidence disproving the claims, Trump has continued promoting the theory alongside allies like Elon Musk and even granted refugee status to white South Africans. Ramaphosa, however, expects Trump to attend the upcoming G20 summit in Johannesburg.
