A UK reporter in Johannesburg delivered a blistering critique of the United States after President Donald Trump boycotted the 2025 G20 summit, warning that Washington has “kissed goodbye” to its superpower status. Simon Marks argued the US “marginalised itself” by refusing to attend the first G20 held on African soil, accusing Trump of acting on “complete disinformation.” South Africa dismissed America’s last-minute attempt to send an envoy and marked Washington as formally absent, with President Cyril Ramaphosa saying it was “their loss.” Leaders carried on without the US, issuing an early joint statement and concluding the summit under the theme of solidarity, equality and sustainability.<br />#US #g20 #trump #apt
