Summary
The Trump administration granted refugee status to 49 white Afrikaners, reflecting a fixation on the debunked “white genocide” conspiracy theory in South Africa. This decision followed Trump’s withdrawal of aid to the country and his threats to boycott its government, raising questions about his motives regarding South Africa. The administration’s actions highlight a broader trend within the US right, which has increasingly embraced unfounded narratives surrounding race and violence in South Africa.
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