U.S. Secretary of State Expresses Discontent with South Africa’s Policies: “They Are Doing Very Bad Things”

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U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, announced his decision not to attend the G20 summit to be held in Johannesburg, South Africa, citing a range of issues that he believes conflict with U.S. interests. In a tweet posted on the platform (X), Rubio expressed his displeasure with South Africa’s policies, stating that they “are doing very bad things.”

Rubio clarified that among these policies was the “seizure of private property,” noting that the South African government is using the G20 summit as a tool to promote political agendas related to solidarity, equality, and sustainability. The U.S. official argued that these principles, including “diversity, equity, and inclusion” as well as “climate change,” contradict the values that the United States should defend in international forums.

In a clear expression of his stance, Rubio emphasized that his primary mission is “to advance U.S. national interests,” pointing out that attending the summit would be a waste of public resources, and he considered it as “tolerating anti-American positions.”

This decision marks a new escalation in the relationship between Washington and Johannesburg, highlighting the depth of disagreements on various political and economic issues. While many are questioning how this boycott will affect the upcoming summit, there is growing anticipation about how this diplomatic crisis will unfold in the near future.