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Trump Administration Declares South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool Persona Non Grata

Mymoena Kalinisan-Davids by Mymoena Kalinisan-Davids
March 14, 2025
in International, South Africa, Trump Administration
Trump Administration Declares South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool Persona Non Grata

Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool speaking at MISTRA Webinar - Friday, March 14, 2025

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The Trump administration has escalated diplomatic tensions with South Africa by declaring Ebrahim Rasool, their ambassador to the United States, persona non grata. The announcement came from Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who stated Rasool is “no longer welcome” due to his anti-American rhetoric and criticisms of U.S. leadership. Rubio accused Rasool of being a “race-baiting politician” and insisted that the U.S. has “nothing to discuss with him.” The declaration, posted on Rubio’s official X account, marks a sharp deterioration in U.S.-South Africa relations.

The controversy stems from Rasool’s remarks at a recent virtual South African policy forum, where he described Trump’s Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement as part of a global supremacist resurgence. He further linked Elon Musk and JD Vance to right-wing political movements in Europe, claiming they were fueling racial and ideological divides. 

The Trump administration’s decision to expel Rasool follows its move to cut financial aid to South Africa. Last month, Trump signed an executive order reducing U.S. assistance, citing both misinformed concerns over a land expropriation law affecting white Afrikaner landowners and South Africa’s stance at the ICJ against Israel.  Trump’s executive order has led to heightened diplomatic strain between the two nations, with Pretoria rejecting claims that its land policies unfairly target white landowners.

Rasool, who previously served as ambassador during the Obama administration, returned to Washington D.C. in January. His expulsion marks a significant diplomatic downturn, with former U.S. Ambassador Patrick Gaspard calling the decision “the lowest point in bilateral ties.” Critics have accused the Trump administration of pushing a racially motivated agenda, while some Republican lawmakers have defended the move, stating that Rasool’s comments were unacceptable for a foreign diplomat.

The South African Embassy in Washington has not yet issued a formal response. This latest diplomatic fallout could further isolate South Africa from U.S. economic and security partnerships, shifting Pretoria’s geopolitical alliances with other global powers.

 As Pretoria-Washington relations continue to deteriorate, experts warn that this crisis could impact trade agreements, security cooperation, and foreign policy discussions. The long-term effects of this diplomatic standoff remain uncertain, but it marks a major shift in U.S.-South Africa relations under Trump’s second term.

Tags: Donald TrumpEbrahim RasoolElon MuskMarco RubioSouth Africa

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