He's also ramping up diplomatic pressure, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio boycotting the G20 meeting in Johannesburg, claiming they have an “anti-American” agenda — aligning suspiciously well with Elon Musk's business interests.
This isn't just about South Africa; it's about how billionaires and politicians manipulate government policies for personal gain. Musk stands to profit immensely if South Africa bends its rules — and Trump appears willing to use U.S. foreign policy as leverage to make it happen.
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This erosion of ethical governance is happening here, right under our noses.
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