President Donald Trump is set to welcome the first group of white South African refugees fleeing racial persecution. Violence and discrimination against white South Africans continue to intensify as more individuals express interest in seeking refuge in the United States. How many White South Africans have had their land taken away?
Trump Acts on Promise to Protect Persecuted Afrikaners
President Donald Trump is preparing to welcome the first group of white South African refugees to the United States as part of a humanitarian initiative addressing racial persecution. The action follows through on Trump’s February 7, 2025, executive order that halted U.S. aid to South Africa due to what the administration described as “government-sponsored race-based discrimination.”
More than 67,000 individuals have already expressed interest in obtaining refugee status under this program, according to government sources. U.S. officials began interviewing applicants in March, with over 30 approvals granted by late April 2025.
Trump says he’s cutting all funding to South Africa over their discrimination and human rights violations against White people.
South African leaders have been calling to kiII White people and the media barely talks about it. pic.twitter.com/sST4cbPq7t
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) February 9, 2025
South African Land Expropriation Sparks International Response
The Trump administration’s actions come in direct response to South Africa’s Expropriation Act 13 of 2024, which permits the seizure of agricultural property owned by Afrikaners without compensation. This controversial legislation has been criticized by international observers as dismantling equal opportunities and fueling violence against racially disfavored landowners.
The executive order also cited inflammatory rhetoric from political figures such as Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malena, who stated, “We must be able to explain to our people what black consciousness is and why it cannot coexist with the idea that white people are inherently superior, and one of the two must die.” Such statements have heightened concerns about the safety of white South Africans amid growing racial tensions.
Julius Malema has repeatedly called for the genocide of the 4 million Whites living in South Africa.
Malema could very possibly be elected as Prime Minister in a few months.
Zero international outrage.
— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) February 6, 2024
Federal Agencies Mobilize for Refugee Resettlement
A memorandum signed by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. outlines efforts to expedite the resettlement of Afrikaners using federal “Preferred Communities” program funding. The Office of Refugee Resettlement has requested approval for emergency support for the incoming Afrikaner refugees, with plans to resettle up to 1,000 individuals this year.
The executive order directs the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security to prioritize humanitarian relief for Afrikaners facing persecution. Implementation is proceeding by existing laws and budgetary constraints, with the Department of Health and Human Services confirming the allocation of resources through the Preferred Communities program.
The administration’s actions also address broader concerns about South Africa’s international positions, including its accusations against Israel of genocide and strengthening ties with Iran. President Trump’s executive order stated these actions were “undermining United States foreign policy, which poses national security threats to our Nation, our allies, our African partners, and our interests.”