It seems Donald Trump has taken a page straight out of Hitler’s playbook—and he makes no effort to hide it. His hostility toward immigrants, especially those from Muslim-majority and Black-majority nations, remains well known. From sweeping travel bans to harsh deportation policies, Trump has made it clear who he believes deserves a place in America. Now, in a sudden and disturbing twist, the same man who condemned refugees as threats is quietly welcoming white immigrants—exclusively.
Under his leadership, the United States blocked tens of thousands of fully vetted refugees—many fleeing conflict zones in Syria and the Congo—claiming concerns over national security and resources. Yet, at the same time, Trump’s administration quietly launched a special programme called “Mission South Africa.” Its sole purpose? To resettle white Afrikaners from South Africa.
Within weeks, officials had established makeshift refugee centres in Pretoria, flying in staff and providing security escorts. The programme fast-tracked white applicants while millions of others remained trapped in limbo.
The message is clear: whiteness offers a shortcut to American safety.
Trump claims these white South Africans face racial persecution in the post-apartheid era. However, no substantial evidence supports this claim. South African crime statistics show white farmers face no greater risk than the general population. Despite this, Trump echoes white nationalist rhetoric, amplifying baseless fears and fuelling racial division.
Meanwhile, Black and brown refugees—many of whom spent years in camps—continue to face rejection. They are told resources are limited, yet somehow the door opens wide for white applicants.
Trump’s immigration approach is not about safety or compassion—it centres on race. “Mission South Africa” is more than a refugee programme. It is a political statement, one that defines who qualifies as American.
As white resettlement takes priority, the question grows more urgent: What kind of America does Trump seek to build? And more importantly, who gets left behind?
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