Trump’s South Africa ‘White Genocide’ Claims Slammed as Racist Dog Whistle by Critics

Donald Trump reaffirmed his stance on Friday, asserting that white South Africans identified as refugees are victims of genocide, while responding defensively to a reporter's inquiry regarding the implications for predominantly Black asylum seekers denied entry. He stated, “I don’t care what color...we treat people well amid a genocide.” Critics, including activists and journalists, lambasted Trump for allegedly perpetuating the "white genocide" myth, emphasizing the absence of evidence supporting these claims and highlighting economic disparities that favor white South Africans. Thus far, 59 Afrikaners have relocated to the U.S. amidst ongoing controversies.