South Africa expressed sadness after America kicked out their Ambassador. On Saturday, the South African President released a statement asking everyone involved to act professionally about the situation. The message urged maintaining proper diplomatic behavior throughout this process. South Africa emphasized they still care about keeping a relationship with America that benefits both nations.
Trouble escalated when US Secretary Marco Rubio announced Friday that Rasool must leave the country. He posted on X claiming the Ambassador disliked both America and President Trump. Rubio described him as a politician who plays with racial issues. He stated communication with Rasool would stop completely.
This represents an unusual diplomatic step highlighting growing friction between the countries. Rubio included a link to an article by Breitbart, a conservative news outlet. This publication highlighted remarks from Rasool during a recent online presentation discussing the current administration. According to the article, Rasool characterized Trump as attacking established power by promoting superiority feelings domestically and internationally.
He connected the MAGA movement to demographic projections showing the voting population becoming 48 percent white. The Secretary responded by declaring Rasool persona non grata—the official term for an unwelcome diplomat. He made this declaration as he departed from discussions with international ministers in Canada. Relations between these countries have deteriorated further since the new administration started.
Trump recently signed an executive action cutting aid to South Africa. The document refers to serious misconduct by South Africa and alleges discrimination against descendants of Dutch settlers called Afrikaners. The friction comes amid changing political dynamics between both nations. Many analysts view this expulsion as a significant breakdown in diplomatic ties between these historically connected countries.
Trouble escalated when US Secretary Marco Rubio announced Friday that Rasool must leave the country. He posted on X claiming the Ambassador disliked both America and President Trump. Rubio described him as a politician who plays with racial issues. He stated communication with Rasool would stop completely.
This represents an unusual diplomatic step highlighting growing friction between the countries. Rubio included a link to an article by Breitbart, a conservative news outlet. This publication highlighted remarks from Rasool during a recent online presentation discussing the current administration. According to the article, Rasool characterized Trump as attacking established power by promoting superiority feelings domestically and internationally.
He connected the MAGA movement to demographic projections showing the voting population becoming 48 percent white. The Secretary responded by declaring Rasool persona non grata—the official term for an unwelcome diplomat. He made this declaration as he departed from discussions with international ministers in Canada. Relations between these countries have deteriorated further since the new administration started.
Trump recently signed an executive action cutting aid to South Africa. The document refers to serious misconduct by South Africa and alleges discrimination against descendants of Dutch settlers called Afrikaners. The friction comes amid changing political dynamics between both nations. Many analysts view this expulsion as a significant breakdown in diplomatic ties between these historically connected countries.
