Karoline Leavitt Responds to South African President's Remarks on Trump and G20

US Non-Participation in G20 Talks

• 🇺🇸 The United States is not participating in official talks at the G20 summit in South Africa.
• 📢 White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that the US representative is present solely to acknowledge the US's upcoming role as G20 host.

South African President's Remarks

• 🗣️ Leavitt addressed comments made by the South African president who was "running his mouth a little bit against the United States and the president of the United States."
• ⚠️ This language was described as "not appreciated" by the US President and his team.
• 🤥 Leavitt clarified that the South African president's claims about US participation in official talks are false.

Media Reporting Clarification

• 📰 Leavitt was responding to reports from The New York Times and The Washington Post regarding US involvement in the G20.
• 🎯 The US official attending is reportedly Mark Dillard, but their role is limited to the handover ceremony, not official discussions.