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Podcast: Americast
Episode: Why did Trump ambush the South African president?
Description: South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa went to the White House in hope of a ‘reset’ with the USA on trade and asylum laws. What he got was a choreographed presentation from Donald Trump with allegations of a white genocide taking place in South Africa, with stark parallels to the infamous Zelensky meeting in the Oval Office.Justin, Anthony, and Sarah convene to check the fact on Trump’s assertions, and discuss why the confrontation might really be a message to his MAGA supporters.Plus, Justin speaks to Robyn Cunrow, former CNN correspondent in Johannesburg and host o...