By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/watch-leavitt-says-south-african-president-running-his-mouth-in-suggesting-u-s-joining-g20-talks Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Leavitt says South African president ‘running his mouth’ in suggesting U.S. joining G20 talks World Nov 20, 2025 4:33 PM EST White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Thursday that the South African president was “running his mouth” suggesting the U.S. would participate in G20. Watch the clip in the video player above. She was responding to comments from President Cyril Ramaphosa that the U.S. had “changed its mind” and said his comments were “not appreciated by the president or his team.” READ MORE: How Trump’s support for white South Africans led to a U.S. boycott of the G20 summit Leavitt said the U.S. had not changed its stance on boycotting the G20 in South Africa this month. She said the U.S. is not participating in talks at the summit but is merely sending a diplomatic official to a handover ceremony at the end of the event which is meant to recognize that near year’s G20 will be hosted by the U.S. It’s scheduled to take place at Trump’s golf club in Doral, Florida. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Thursday that the South African president was “running his mouth” suggesting the U.S. would participate in G20. Watch the clip in the video player above. She was responding to comments from President Cyril Ramaphosa that the U.S. had “changed its mind” and said his comments were “not appreciated by the president or his team.” READ MORE: How Trump’s support for white South Africans led to a U.S. boycott of the G20 summit Leavitt said the U.S. had not changed its stance on boycotting the G20 in South Africa this month. She said the U.S. is not participating in talks at the summit but is merely sending a diplomatic official to a handover ceremony at the end of the event which is meant to recognize that near year’s G20 will be hosted by the U.S. It’s scheduled to take place at Trump’s golf club in Doral, Florida. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now