When President Donald Trump returned to the Oval Office for his second, nonconsecutive term, there were predictable policy priorities for his first 100 days redux. Supporters predicted border reform, a walking back of DEI policies, and a Cabinet roster packed with Washington outsiders. What they probably didn’t expect was aggressive opposition to land policies in South Africa.
In early February, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced he would boycott a G20 conference meeting this week with South Africa. Citing the host country’s support of “anti-Americanism,” with policy priorities such as climate change and diversity, equity, and inclusion, Rubio focused primarily on the alleged expropriation of private property by the current government in Johannesburg. Trump signed an executive order on Feb. 7 halting aid to South
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