The President’s Path: Another Oval Office ambush
Episode description
In an extraordinary Oval Office meeting, Donald Trump confronted South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa with video over discredited claims of a white genocide in South Africa. In this episode, the BBC’s Caitríona Perry, Sumi Somaskanda, and Bernd Debusmann discuss how Trump handles meetings with foreign leaders visiting the Oval Office. They also examine the relationship between the Trump administration and the media.
Every weekend, The President’s Path explores the state of US politics — in Washington and beyond. We dig into the key issues shaping America and uncover what’s on the minds of those closest to power. You can contact us at: [email protected]
Producer: Stefano Fasano
Editor: Sergi Forcada Freixas
(Picture: Donald Trump during his visit with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House. Credit: Reuters/Kevin Lamarque)