Public reporting since then has attempted to set the record straight, noting that the photos actually depicted casualties from the brutal violence in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and backing up President Ramaphosa's assertion that the Opposition leaders in the video do not speak for the government of South Africa. But we deserve to know from President Trump whether he has determined that the information he received from his aides in preparation for that meeting is accurate. You know what facts matter. (38:20–38:26)
CLAIM
Asserts that the opposition leaders shown in the video do not represent the South African government.
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