U.S. Calls South African Ambassador’s Remarks on Trump ‘Unacceptable’ Following Expulsion

The U.S. State Department has condemned remarks made by South Africa’s ambassador to Washington about President Donald Trump, calling them “unacceptable.” A spokesperson confirmed the statement on Monday, days after the U.S. decided to expel the envoy. The diplomatic fallout adds to growing tensions between the two nations, though officials have not disclosed the specific comments that led to the expulsion.