Overview
- Trump announced on social media that no U.S. government officials will attend the G20 leaders' summit scheduled for November 22–23 in South Africa.
- Reuters reported that Vice President Vance, who had been expected to represent the United States, will not attend.
- Trump alleged killings and illegal land seizures targeting white Afrikaners, claims the South African government has formally denied.
- U.S. non-attendance removes the customary American presence at the summit and likely precludes the usual chair handover to the 2026 host country.
- Trump added that he looks forward to hosting the G20 in Miami in 2026, reflecting an approach that favors bilateral dealmaking over multilateral forums.