Overview
- The president said no U.S. officials will attend the Nov. 22–23 meeting and condemned holding it in South Africa.
- He posted the order on Truth Social, alleging Afrikaners face killings and illegal land seizures.
- The decision reverses his September plan to have Vice President J.D. Vance represent the United States.
- South Africa’s foreign ministry labeled the remarks “regrettable,” reaffirmed its G20 theme of solidarity, equality, and sustainability, and said preparations continue.
- The boycott follows months of friction, including his references to “white genocide,” a stated priority for admitting white South African refugees, tariff hikes of 30%, and disputes over Pretoria’s ICJ case against Israel.