South African Whites Seeking Asylum in the US After Trump Extends ‘Refugee’ Status

A group of roughly 50 white South Africans reached the United States on Monday, benefiting from refugee status that President Donald Trump had granted under the pretext of “genocide.” This decision was unusual given Trump’s general policy of restricting refugee admissions; however, it seemed to accommodate Afrikaners specifically, a move that was controversial, as the South African government denied any allegations of persecution against this group. This development comes at a time when relations between the U.S. and South Africa are somewhat strained.

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