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US Retakes Leadership of G20, Promising Return to Core Missions

President Donald Trump vowed last week to disinvite South Africa, claiming the country has committed human rights abuses.
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US Retakes Leadership of G20, Promising Return to Core Missions
President Donald Trump waves during the annual Thanksgiving turkey pardoning ceremony in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, on Nov. 25, 2025. Nathan Howard/Reuters
Jill McLaughlin
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President Donald Trump assumed leadership of the Group of 20 (G20) Monday, taking the reins from South Africa and promising to take the coalition back to its roots.

During its 12-month presidency of the group, the United States plans to focus on driving economic growth and prosperity, according to the U.S. State Department.

Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.