US EditionSouth Africa’s Ambassador Made ‘Unacceptable’ Comments, US Says
- South Africa's Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool was expelled from the United States for making comments deemed "unacceptable" by State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce about President Donald Trump.
- Rasool's privileges expired and he was ordered to leave by Friday, as confirmed by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
- President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged the US's displeasure over Rasool's remarks but affirmed South Africa's commitment to maintaining diplomatic relations.
- Rasool's comments included claims about a global white supremacist movement, which reportedly contributed to the tensions.
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🔒 US claims SA’s ambassador made ‘unacceptable’ remarks
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South Africa’s Ambassador Made ‘Unacceptable’ Comments, US Says
Comments from South Africa’s ambassador about the Trump administration were “unacceptable” and “obscene,” State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce said Monday, providing further explanation why the envoy is no longer welcome in Washington.
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