South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool Expelled

Ebrahim Rasool, the South African ambassador to the United States, was expelled and declared persona non grata by the Trump administration. This action followed comments made by Ebrahim Rasool on a webinar, where he criticized the Make America Great Again movement and the Trump administration's policies, and South Africa's stance on the International — International Criminal Court case against Israel. The United States also cut all funding to South Africa, alleging its government supports Hamas and Iran, and pursues anti-white policies. Ebrahim Rasool returned to South Africa to a welcoming crowd, stating he would wear the persona non grata status as a 'badge of dignity' and that South Africa would resist pressure to drop its case against Israel. He emphasized the importance of fixing the relationship with the United States while maintaining South Africa's dignity.