# The Presidency has noted the regrettable expulsion of South Africa’s Ambassador to the United States of America, Ebrahim Rasool. The administration of president Donald Trump has declared Rasool a persona non grata in the United States. Us Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, posted on social media that Rasool is a race-baiting politician who hates America and hates president Trump. Presidential spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya says the South African government will engage through diplomatic channels:
SA remains committed to building a mutually beneficial relationship with US following expulsion of Ambassador [SOUND]
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