Trump orders U.S. to prioritize refugee resettlement of South Africans of European descent
Trump orders U.S. to prioritize refugee resettlement of South Africans of European descent
President Trump directed officials to prioritize the resettlement of Afrikaners in South Africa through the U.S. refugee program, which he suspended on his first day in office.
Summary
Trump issued an executive order directing U.S. officials to prioritize refugee resettlement for Afrikaners, a White South African ethnic group.
He claimed they face racial discrimination under South Africa’s land-reform law, a claim the South African government denies.
The order also suspends U.S. aid to South Africa, affecting programs like PEPFAR, which combats HIV/AIDS.
He also cited South Africa’s legal action against Israel at the International Court of Justice as a sign of hostility toward the U.S.
