Trump says U.S. will boycott G20 in South Africa, repeating claims about ‘abuses’ of white farmers World Nov 7, 2025 6:07 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that no U.S. government officials would be attending the Group of 20 summit this year in South Africa, citing the country’s treatment of white farmers.

Trump had already announced he would not attend the annual summit for heads of state from the globe’s leading and emerging economies. Vice President JD Vance had been scheduled to attend in Trump’s place, but a person familiar with Vance’s plans who was granted anonymity to talk about his schedule said Vance would no longer travel there for the summit.

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