Trump Prioritizes White South African Resettlement, Sparking Racism Accusations
President Trump issued an executive order prioritizing the resettlement of white South African Afrikaners, citing alleged government-sponsored racial discrimination, despite South Africa’s denials. This action coincided with the halting of all U.S. aid to South Africa, much of which funds HIV/AIDS treatment. The order reverses Trump’s initial suspension of the refugee program and prioritizes Afrikaners, a minority group who own a disproportionate amount of farmland. This decision has drawn criticism, with South Africa’s president stating that land redistribution is a legal process, not confiscation.
John Q. Hosedrinker