Trump Says He Will Skip South Africa G20 and Calls for Host’s Removal From G Forums

Overview

• Speaking at the American Business Forum in Miami on Nov. 5, President Donald Trump said he will not attend the G20 meeting in South Africa.
• He argued that South Africa should no longer be part of G-level groupings and described its government as a "communist tyranny."
• Vice President J.D. Vance will represent the United States at the summit in Johannesburg, according to the reports.
• Russia’s delegation to the summit will be led by Kremlin administration head Maxim Oreshkin, Russian media reported.
• Trump said he informed South African President Cyril Ramaphosa of his decision, according to his remarks.