Trump also shut down all South African aid, much of which is used to battle AIDS and HIV

Summary

Donald Trump signed an executive order prioritizing U.S. resettlement of white South African Afrikaners, claiming they face “government-sponsored race-based discrimination.”

The order also halts U.S. aid to South Africa, much of which supports AIDS programs.

Trump accused the South African government of land seizures and discriminatory policies, though officials deny these claims.

The move marks a reversal of Trump’s prior refugee restrictions and is seen as aligning with right-wing narratives on South Africa.

  • @adarza@lemmy.caEnglish
    2•1 month ago

    because of…

    “government-sponsored race-based discrimination.”

    o.m.f.g.

  • @meowmeowbeanz@sh.itjust.works
    2•1 month ago

    Ah, the white refugee grift never fails to amuse. Trump’s clown decree isn’t about “saving” anyone—it’s apartheid cosplay for fascist optics. Let’s resettle the platinum-tier colonizers who still think land theft is a flex. Meanwhile, actual refugees drown in red tape while these chucklefucks get VIP passes.

    But hey, hypocrisy is the point. It’s a loyalty test: how blatantly can we rewrite oppression as victimhood before the bootlickers cheer? Spoiler: they’ll always cheer.

    Elon’s drafting eviction notices for Black South Africans right now. History’s a flat circle, and the fascist playbook’s on loop.

  • @psmgx@lemmy.world
    1•1 month ago

    Elon Musk, a clearly Nazi leaning former South African, is in charge of the gubmnt, and now resettlement of Afrikaners becomes a priority?

    It’s pretty clear who is running this government.