First Group of White South African Refugees Depart for the US Under Trump's Program

Thu Jul 10 2025 13:53:48 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
First Group of White South African Refugees Depart for the US Under Trump's Program

Forty-nine white South African farmers embark on flight to Washington as part of controversial refugee scheme.


Tensions rise between the US and South Africa as the initial group of refugees under President Trump's program takes flight amid criticism from the South African government.



The first cohort of white South Africans, specifically farmers, has begun its journey to the United States under a refugee plan initiated by the Trump administration. On Sunday, a flight carrying 49 individuals departed from Johannesburg and is slated to arrive in Washington, D.C., later today. This event comes amid growing speculation and criticism regarding the government's motivations behind the relocation, which South Africa has labeled "politically motivated."

The rift between the US and South Africa has widened, particularly following Trump’s controversial executive order in February, where he referred to Afrikaners as victims of "racial discrimination." The US administration has also criticized South Africa's policies, particularly regarding land seizures from white farmers, a claim that the South African government denies.

Bilateral relations have been strained for months following the expulsion of South Africa's ambassador to the US, Ebrahim Rasool, after he accused Trump of promoting "white victimhood." The situation escalated further, with Trump asserting that such narratives were a form of race-baiting.

As the 49 refugees are poised to arrive in Washington before continuing to Texas, Trump’s willingness to accept Afrikaners contrasts sharply with his administration's broader clampdown on immigration and asylum seekers. The unfolding situation continues to attract attention both domestically and internationally, raising questions about its implications for US-South African relations.

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