The Trump administration has declared South Africa's ambassador to the United States, Ebrahim Rasool, 'persona non grata' and given him until Friday to leave the country. Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused Rasool of being a 'race-baiting politician' who hates President Donald Trump. This move is the latest in a series of actions by the Trump administration targeting South Africa, including halting funding to the country. South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed regret over the expulsion and emphasized the country's commitment to a mutually beneficial relationship with the United States.