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First Group of White South African Refugees Welcomed to U.S. Under Trump Executive Order

The Trump administration's controversial program grants Afrikaners refugee status, citing racial persecution, as South Africa disputes the claims.

Des manifestants devant l’ambassade américaine à Pretoria, en Afrique du Sud, le 15 février 2025.
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Overview

  • The first group of 49 Afrikaners arrived at Dulles International Airport on May 12, 2025, under Executive Order 14204 signed by President Donald Trump in February.
  • President Trump justified the program by asserting that white South African farmers face 'genocide' and land dispossession, though these claims are disputed by South African officials.
  • Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau welcomed the refugees, describing them as victims of 'flagrant persecution because of their race.'
  • The South African government has refuted the allegations of racial persecution, emphasizing that whites remain one of the most privileged communities in the country.
  • The Trump administration plans to expand the Afrikaner relocation initiative while suspending other refugee programs, drawing criticism over selective immigration policies.