Trump showed Ramaphosa a photo from Congo as proof of ‘White genocide’ in South Africa: Report
- On May 21, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump showed South African President Cyril Ramaphosa a video screenshot during their Oval Office meeting in Washington.
- Trump falsely claimed the image showed mass killings of white South Africans, though the footage was from a 2024 mass burial in Congo after M23 rebel attacks.
- The video, confirmed by Reuters, showed aid personnel handling body bags in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, rather than in South Africa as claimed by Trump.
- Trump repeatedly claimed that the individuals being buried in the photo were white farmers and referenced articles alleging the killing of white South Africans, amid his criticism of South Africa’s policies.
- The incident highlighted enduring contentious relations and the spread of a false conspiracy theory concerning violence against white South Africans that South Africa denies.
194 Articles
194 Articles
How to prepare for a Trump ambush
Donald Trump has a penchant for ambushing global leaders during public appearances, even when they’re meant to be his guests.Numerous dramatic episodes in the Oval Office have seen political leaders forced into engaging with his specific kind of diplomacy – a sometimes friendly but more often a hostile form of communication designed to put them on the back foot.It means that conversations with the US President require not only careful preparatio…
Trump Shows a Video From Congo as Evidence of Alleged «White Genocide» in South Africa
Armed with a stack of articles from the conspiracy corner, the American president attacked his counterpart from South Africa. He remained calm and received praise from his home country.
Media Dismisses South Africa’s White Farmer Genocide
by Martin Armstrong, Armstrong Economics: President Donald Trump shocked the world once again by presenting South Africa’s president with evidence of the long-denied white farmer genocide. During his first term, Trump first alerted the world to the situation in South Africa, but was largely ignored. The South African government called his claims “misinformation,” yet the […]
LoTT EXPOSES Fake News Coverage of South Africa
In the last month, the Trump administration has tackled the terrible situation afflicting White farmers in South Africa, which led the United States to offer asylum to those fleeing the violence.During a meeting at the White House, President Trump presented South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with news articles and video evidence showing clear proof of ongoing calls for genocide from his country’s political leaders.And this sent the fake new…
Another Stephen Miller SNAFU got even worse...
Whatever ‘hapless’ Trump aide researched the prop that Trump used in the South African “bilat” reality-show setup, they might warm up their resume. If there were a white genocide in South Africa, large numbers would be trying to come here. Is that...
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 41% of the sources lean Left
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage