The article analyzes how the US right, particularly under Trumpâs administration, became obsessed with the false narrative of white genocide in South Africa. This culminated in granting refugee status to 49 white Afrikaners while simultaneously cutting aid to South Africa, revealing a political strategy that plays to racial anxieties within the US. Tracing the origin of this conspiracy theory, the piece highlights how misinformation can shape political agendas and xenophobic sentiments.
The notion of a so-called white genocide in South Africa, which has been thoroughly debunked by multiple sources, emerged as a rallying point for certain factions in the US right.
While President Trump granted refugee status to Afrikaners, critics argue this decision stems from a misleading narrative that exploits racial fears and misinformation surrounding South Africa.
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