US to Resettle South African Afrikaners as Refugees

The Trump administration is set to resettle 50 to 100 white South African Afrikaners as refugees in the United States, citing claims of racial persecution and land expropriation in post-Apartheid South Africa. The group, mainly farmers, is expected to arrive at Washington Dulles International Airport next week before being relocated across various states. This initiative follows a Trump executive order prioritizing Afrikaners for resettlement, despite a broader freeze on other refugee admissions. The move has escalated diplomatic tensions, with South Africa strongly denying allegations of discrimination or land seizures against whites and criticizing the policy as politically motivated. Critics note the contrast with the administration's restrictive approach to other refugees. U.S. and South African authorities are coordinating to ensure proper vetting of the refugees.