EFF condemns Trump’s G20 Summit snub
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have lashed out at U.S. President Donald Trump following his claims that he may skip the upcoming G20 Summit in South Africa.
Trump, posting on his Truth Social platform, cited alleged violence against white farmers and land confiscation as reasons to question South Africa’s suitability as a G20 host.
The EFF, dismissed Trump’s remarks as “disingenuous” and accused him of using misinformation to avoid international scrutiny. The party argued that Trump’s comments were a diversion from his own failed economic policies, including trade tariffs that strained relations with China and Europe. The EFF labeled his actions as “economic genocide” against ordinary Americans and said he feared being held accountable by the global community.
Trump’s comments were linked to a video of EFF leader Julius Malema speaking on land reform a long-standing and contentious issue in South Africa. Malema has been a vocal proponent of redistributing land to correct historical injustices stemming from apartheid and colonialism. However, the South African government maintains that land reform is carried out legally and fairly under the Expropriation Act, which aims to redress inequality rather than target specific racial groups.
Presidency spokespersons downplayed Trump’s threat to skip the summit, noting that his attendance was never confirmed. “We weren’t expecting him anyway,” said a representative for President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Other political leaders, including Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen, also rejected the “white genocide” narrative, emphasizing that violent crime in South Africa affects all communities and that there is no evidence of widespread land seizures.
The EFF went further, accusing Trump of imperialist tactics claiming he was framing South Africa as a human rights violator to justify possible sanctions. Drawing comparisons to past U.S. interventions in countries like Iraq and Libya, the party welcomed Trump’s potential absence, saying it would allow the G20 to focus on inclusive and equitable global economic policies.
