Rubio skips G20 talks in South Africa

Marco Rubio Pulls Out of G20 Summit Over ‘Very Bad’ Focus on DEI and Climate
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he won’t attend the G20 summit in Johannesburg later this month, saying the country’s support for DEI and climate change policies are “very bad things.” “I will NOT attend the G20 summit,
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Rubio to boycott Johannesburg's G20 meeting over South Africa's land expropriation law
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Rubio skipping G20 summit amid tensions with South Africa
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced he will skip the G20 summit slated to be held in Johannesburg amid tensions between President Trump, tech billionaire Elon Musk and the host country South
Rubio to skip G20 summit in South Africa amid tensions with host country
Rubio echoed the allegations that South Africa was "doing very bad things," and said his job was to "advance American interests" instead of wasting taxpayer dollars to attend liberal events.
US skipping G20 talks due to S. Africa's 'anti-American' agenda: Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday he would skip Group of 20 talks this month in South Africa, accusing the host government of an "anti-American" agenda.
U.S. to skip G20 talks due to 'anti-American' agenda: Marco Rubio
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday (February 5, 2025) that he would skip Group of 20 talks this month in South Africa, accusing the host government of an "anti-American" agenda. Also Read | Marco Rubio confirms takeover of USAID, vows to end ‘insubordination’
Marco Rubio, Trump’s top diplomat, to skip G20 over anti-Americanism
Ian Chong, an associate professor of international relations at the National University of Singapore, said Rubio’s announcement aligned with the Republican Party’s mistrust of multilateral international institutions in the Trump era.
US top diplomat Rubio will not attend G20 meet in South Africa
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will not attend the G20 meeting in South Africa, the top U.S. diplomat said on Wednesday, days after President Donald Trump threatened to cut off funding to the African country.
Marco Rubio refuses to visit South Africa for G-20 summit, accuses government of 'doing very bad things'
Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrote on X that he will not be attending the G-20 summit in Johannesburg as a protest against the South African government.
Rubio Snubs G-20 Meeting Citing South Africa’s Focus on Equality
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he won’t attend a Group of 20 summit in Johannesburg later this month, citing among his reasons South Africa’s efforts to address inequality.
US top diplomat Rubio will not attend G20 meeting in South Africa
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