Overview

• During an Oval Office meeting, President Trump accused South Africa of a 'white genocide' against farmers, presenting videos and reports that were later discredited.
• Fact-checkers revealed that key footage in Trump’s presentation was filmed in the Democratic Republic of Congo and not South Africa, undermining his claims.
• South African Police statistics show farm murders are a small fraction of overall homicides, with no evidence of ethnically targeted violence or genocide.
• President Ramaphosa countered Trump’s allegations by emphasizing South Africa’s broader crime issues affecting all citizens and advocating for U.S. investment to address economic challenges.
• The expedited U.S. refugee program for white South Africans, based on Trump’s unsubstantiated genocide narrative, continues to face criticism for its racially selective focus.