South African President Jokes About Qatar's Airplane Gift for Trump: ‘I’m Sorry We Don’t Have a Plane to Give You’
- President Donald Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa met at the White House on Wednesday, where discussions turned tense amid political disagreements and breaking news about a foreign aircraft gift.
- The meeting intensified after a reporter asked Trump about the Pentagon formally accepting a $400 million luxury Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar, which sparked controversy and Trump’s defensive reaction.
- Trump repeatedly accused South Africa of a 'white genocide' against farmers, played a video to support his claims, and exchanged sharp remarks with Ramaphosa, who jokingly regretted not having a plane to offer Trump.
- During the exchange, Ramaphosa said, "I'm sorry, I don't have a plane to give you," to which Trump replied, "I wish you did," provoking laughter and highlighting the odd levity amid serious disputes.
- The episode underscored ongoing disputes over South African politics, raised questions about foreign gifts influencing U.S. Policy, and drew bipartisan scrutiny over the ethics of accepting the Qatar jet.
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"Sorry I Don't Have a Plane for You," Jokes South Africa's President Video
At the meeting with Trump, South Africa's President Ramaphosa abandoned the US President's genocide allegations – and jokes: "I'm sorry I don't have a plane for you." Trump counters: "I wish you had one, but the US had accepted a luxury plane as a gift from Qatar.
After Tense Trump Meeting, Ramaphosa Reveals Big Takeaways, Speaks On His Gift For U.S. President
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa met the press after a tense meeting with Donald Trump on May 21. Ramaphosa revealed big takeaways from his meeting with Trump and also spoke on his gift for the US president. Remember, during talks with Trump at the Oval Office, Ramaphosa joked about Qatar's aeroplane gift for Trump. Watch this video to know more.
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