Europe EditionFirst group of white South Africans lands in US under Trump refugee plan
- On Monday, the Trump administration allowed a group of 59 white individuals from South Africa to enter the U.S. under refugee status, citing concerns over racial discrimination they reportedly face.
- The U.S. claim of persecution and violence against this group conflicts with South African officials, who deny such targeted discrimination exists.
- The refugees, including children, underwent strict vetting assessing their ability to assimilate, while U.S. officials said the South African government failed to act.
- President Trump described the admission as a response to a "genocide that's taking place," a claim disputed by experts and refugee advocates who question prioritization.
- The event highlights tensions over U.S. refugee policy bias and South Africa's complex racial history with ongoing land reform and crime issues.
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Los Angeles Times
Independent EspañolOn Monday, President Donald Trump's government received a group of 59 white South Africans who arrived as refugees, claiming that they face discrimination and violence in their country of origin, which South Africa strongly denies.
Idaho Press
White South Africans given refugee status by Trump to resettle in Idaho, while other refugees remain barred from U.S.
Originally published May 12 by the Spokesman-Review.
Donald Trump speaks of "genocide" to farmers there. Experts speak of a conspiracy theory. An overview.
A group of about 50 white South Africans, admitted to the United States under a humanitarian program designed for people fleeing persecution or war, landed at Dulles Airport in northern Virginia on Monday. The group is a notable exception, having not even passed some official screening. The vast majority of refugees from other countries do not have this option.
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