Trump to Resettle South African Afrikaners in U.S. Amid Land Expropriation Controversy

The Trump administration is set to welcome white Afrikaners from South Africa as refugees, citing 'unjust racial discrimination' due to land expropriation laws. Starting next week, over two dozen Afrikaners will arrive in the U.S., with plans for a larger relocation effort. Stephen Miller, a key administration figure, described the move as addressing 'textbook persecution' based on race.

South Africa’s legislation, allowing land seizure without compensation in some cases, has sparked controversy. The U.S. initiative, however, has drawn sharp criticism from South Africa’s government, which calls it a politically motivated misrepresentation of their post-apartheid reforms. Marco Rubio, Secretary of State, escalated tensions by expelling South Africa’s ambassador, accusing him of anti-American rhetoric.

The refugees, descendants of Dutch settlers, will be resettled in states like Minnesota and Idaho. Amid Trump’s broader immigration crackdown, the State Department emphasizes that only those who can 'fully assimilate' will be admitted. South Africa insists the discrimination claims are baseless, highlighting its history of overcoming colonial oppression.