The first 49 white South Africans granted refugee status under a controversial program initiated by former President Donald Trump have started their journey to the United States.
White South African Farmers Begin Resettlement to the US Under Trump’s Controversial Refugee Program
White South African Farmers Begin Resettlement to the US Under Trump’s Controversial Refugee Program
A group of Afrikaner farmers embarks on a flight to America following a contentious executive order from the former president.
The group departed from Johannesburg and is expected to arrive in Washington, D.C., before heading to Texas. This resettlement follows months of diplomatic tensions between South Africa and the U.S. over claims that South African policies discriminate against white landowners and the consequent land seizure without compensation.
Criticism from the South African government has arisen in response to the U.S. program, which they have labeled "politically motivated." The ongoing discourse was fueled in March when South Africa's ambassador to the U.S. was expelled after comments interpreting Trump's actions as racially charged. Despite the backlash, Trump's administration has continued to pursue resettlement plans amid a wider crackdown on immigration.
Criticism from the South African government has arisen in response to the U.S. program, which they have labeled "politically motivated." The ongoing discourse was fueled in March when South Africa's ambassador to the U.S. was expelled after comments interpreting Trump's actions as racially charged. Despite the backlash, Trump's administration has continued to pursue resettlement plans amid a wider crackdown on immigration.
