South African President on Trump’s Oval Office ‘Ambush’ and ‘Racist’ Policies

President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa spoke with The New York Times about his experience with US President Donald Trump's visit to the Oval Office. During the meeting, Ramaphosa felt that he was "ambushed" by Trump, who allegedly did not provide him with advance notice of their discussion topics. The two leaders also reportedly disagreed on issues related to apartheid and South Africa's relations with Washington. According to Ramaphosa, Trump expressed concerns about South Africa's handling of white minority rights, which the president described as a "racist" policy. The meeting was seen as a significant moment in the complex relationship between the US and South Africa. Ramaphosa emphasized the importance of middle powers like South Africa in navigating global politics.