President Donald Trump spent much of Wednesday’s Oval Office meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa rambling about disproven claims and conspiracy theories that white South African farmers are the victims of a genocide.
“It will take him, President Trump, listening to their stories, to their perspective,” Ramaphosa added.
The allegations have also been rejected by South African courts who have blocked the transfer of funds to white supremacist groups who spread the conspiracy theory.
Nevertheless, Trump has granted refugee status to over 50 white South Africans, and banned the government from participating in this year’s G20 summit, which is set to be hosted by South Africa.
The claims have been repeatedly disputed, with both international and South African investigations finding that rural crime against South African farmers victimizes both Black and white farmers and employees.
According to a data review by The New York Times, between April 2020 and March 2024, South African police reported 225 farm murders.
At one point, South African businessman Johann Rupert attempted to gently explain to Trump that while South Africa does have “too many deaths. »