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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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The New Republic broke the news in on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.
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