Trump, South Africa and White supremacy

White South Africans gather in support of Trump and his claims that they are victims of racism
Some white South Africans showed support for President Donald Trump on Saturday and gathered at the U.S. Embassy in Pretoria to claim they are victims of racism by their own government. Hundreds of protesters held placards that read “Thank God for President Trump” and displayed other messages criticizing what they see
The roots of Donald Trump’s fixation with South Africa
Trump’s order focuses on a South African law, the Expropriation Act of 2024, which passed last month and allows the South African government to seize ethnic Afrikaners’ farm land without compensation when it is not being used, or when it would be in the public interest.
Trump vows to save white South Africans while Musk calls for welcoming them as refugees
Although the Expropriation Act, which was signed by South African president Cyril Ramaphosa in January, includes safeguards against abuse, Trump proclaimed that “South Africa is confiscating land, and treating certain classes of people VERY BADLY," and vowed to order an investigation by the U.S. government.
Trump Cuts Off South Africa Aid in Push to Further Interests of White Landowners
President Trump has ordered a freeze on all foreign aid to South Africa in an executive order he signed Friday, claiming that a new land reform law amounts to “government-sponsored race-based discrimination.
Trump halts aid to South Africa, claiming discrimination against Afrikaners
His executive order accuses South Africa’s government of seizing property from White landowners and calls for their resettlement as “refugees” in the U.S.
White South Africans protest against ‘racist’ laws – and thank Trump for his support
Hundreds of white South Africans gathered at the US embassy in Pretoria on Saturday to support Donald Trump, and protest at what they claim is racism by their own government.
One thousand South Africans gather for pro-Trump rally
About a thousand people gather outside the US embassy in Pretoria to show support for President Donald Trump after he hit out at the "injust" treatment of white South Africans.
Hundreds of white South Africans gather for pro-Trump rally: "Make Afrikaners Great Again"
About a thousand white South Africans gathered outside the US embassy in Pretoria on Saturday to show their support for President Donald Trump.
Trump stops South Africa aid over land act intended to address apartheid legacy
South Africa adopted a law allowing the government to seize property "in the public interest.” The measure was condemned by ...
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Does Elon Musk hate South Africa, or what?
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Trump orders halt to aid to South Africa, claiming mistreatment of white landowners
The order follows Trump’s accusation on his social media site Sunday that the South African government was engaged in a ...
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Roland Schoeman: Olympic Champion Under Fire for Saying South Africa 'Needs Help'
Former South African Olympic champion Roland Schoeman has been attacked by local netizens for his political views about ...
Trump freezes aid to South Africa, promotes resettlement of refugees facing race discrimination
President Donald Trump signed an executive order freezing all aid to South Africa and pledging to promote resettlement of refugees facing race discrimination.
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Is Dricus du Plessis’ support of Trump, Musk more than politics?
Dricus du Plessis recently came out in support of Elon Musk and Donald Trump, but there may have been more than just politics at play.
The abyssal privilege of South African farm workers in the American south
An exploration of the racial and economic implications of the H-2A visa programme for South African farmers in the American South, highlighting the ongoing racial disparities and the impact of US poli ...