US President Donald Trump Makes False Claims of ‘Genocide’ in South Africa
In a meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump made baseless accusations of a “genocide” against white people in South Africa. Trump showed a video montage he claimed supported his claims, stating that thousands of white farmers had their land taken away and many were killed.
Trump claimed that the graves of these white farmers were a testament to the alleged genocide, saying, “Every one of those white things you see is a cross. It’s about a thousand, all white farmers.” He also claimed that black farmers were not affected.
Ramaphosa, however, denied any knowledge of the video and stated that such an event was not the policy of his government. He emphasized that South Africa belongs to all its citizens and if such a genocide had occurred, he would have fired his agriculture minister.
The myth of a genocide against white people in South Africa has been circulating since 2018, particularly in the far-right community and has been rejected by government and opposition leaders, as well as the courts. This narrative is often linked to the conspiracy theory of the “Great Replacement” which claims that the white population is being replaced by non-whites. According to this myth, Jews are often portrayed as the masterminds behind the alleged plan.
The meeting also saw Trump confirm that the gifted Jumbojet from Qatar would be accepted, a move criticized by Democrats, who fear potential influence from Qatar through the 400 million dollar Boeing 747-8 jet.
This article aims to provide a neutral and factual report on the event, without taking a side or promoting any conspiracy theories.