During a recent state visit to the White House, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa faced a heated confrontation with U.S. President Donald Trump. The discussion, intended to focus on investments and trade, turned contentious when Trump brought forth allegations regarding a so-called ‘white genocide’ in South Africa. Ramaphosa remained composed, questioning the sources of these claims. This encounter echoes a prior controversial meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The Trump administration’s recent decisions regarding refugee status for white South Africans are also stirring controversy domestically.