30 July 07:06

International
Jim LoScalzo - Pool via CNP / Zuma Press / Profimedia
Trump's statement comes amid rising tensions between the US and South Africa over land reform and a lawsuit brought by South Africa against Israel. Trump has cut US funding to South Africa and made serious accusations against President Cyril Ramaphosa, which he has rejected. Secretary of State Marco Rubio also boycotted a G20 meeting hosted by South Africa, widening the rift between the two nations.