Trump’s order draws anger over claims of ‘racial discrimination’ against white minority in South Africa
A group of white South African Afrikaners is expected to be resettled in the United States after the Trump administration classified them as victims of racial discrimination. This group, descended mainly from Dutch settlers, has been granted refugee protection under a controversial executive order.
Symbolic Welcome Planned in Virginia
Preparations are underway at Washington Dulles International Airport, Virginia, where the Afrikaners will land. A memo from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services revealed that a special reception is being organized, though details remain tentative.
Executive Order Sparks Heated Debate
The decision is rooted in an executive order signed by President Trump on February 7, which argued that Afrikaners suffer from unfair treatment based on race in post-apartheid South Africa. This has triggered an outcry both in the U.S. and internationally.
South Africa Strongly Opposes the Move
South Africa’s Foreign Ministry did not hold back, dismissing the U.S. claims as baseless and warning that such moves ignore the nation’s deep historical struggles. Officials say the narrative misrepresents South Africa’s efforts to build a just society.
Policy Draws Criticism Over Double Standards
The move also follows a period when the Trump administration had suspended refugee intake, affecting thousands from war-torn countries like Afghanistan and Congo. Critics are now questioning why white South Africans are being prioritized, while many black and brown refugees remain in limbo.
Refugee Policy Takes a New Direction
Though officials clarified that flight arrangements are still being finalized, the planned arrival of the Afrikaners signals a major shift in U.S. refugee policy, one that could redefine how America handles immigration based on global politics and race.
