10 months ago
Trump Skips G20 Summit in South Africa, Questions Membership
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, said he won't go to an important meeting called the G20 Summit.
This meeting is for big economies and will happen in South Africa.
Trump thinks South Africa shouldn't be part of this group anymore because he believes things there are 'bad.'
He said he told them he's not going to represent the country.
The G20 Summit is special because it's the first time it's being held in Africa.
The United States will take over the G20 leadership next year and President Trump wants to host that meeting at his golf course.
Trump also mentioned other things, including criticizing New York City's new mayor and talking about people escaping communism.
Donald Trump stated he will not attend the G20 Summit in South Africa.
The summit is scheduled to take place in Johannesburg from November 22-23.
Trump questioned South Africa's continued membership in the G20 grouping.
He expressed that South Africa should no longer be part of the G20.
Trump made these remarks at the America Business Forum Miami in Florida.
- Who
- Donald Trump
- What
- Announced he will not attend the G20 Summit in South Africa and questioned the country's membership.
- Where
- Miami, Florida (Trump's remarks); Johannesburg, South Africa (G20 Summit location)
- When
- Wednesday (during remarks at America Business Forum Miami)
- Why
- Trump stated South Africa should no longer be a member of the G20 and expressed disapproval of its current situation.
Key facts
- Summit Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Summit Dates
- November 22-23
- South Africa's G20 Presidency
- December 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025
- US G20 Presidency
- December 1, 2025 - November 30, 2026
- Trump's Venue for 2026 G20 Summit
- His golf club near Miami
- Notable G20 Member Inducted Under India's Presidency
- African Union
Quotes
Donald Trump
US President
“I am not going. We have a G20 meeting in South Africa. South Africa shouldn't even be in the Gs anymore because what's happened there is bad. I'm not going. I told them I'm not going. I'm not going to represent our country there. It shouldn't be there.”
deccanchronicle.com
