How White South Africans Became the Face of Trump's Refugee Policy

In the last year, the US has admitted just 13,000 refugees—a fraction of previous years—and almost all of them have been white South Africans. The Trump administration claims Afrikaners are fleeing persecution in South Africa, but there is little evidence of attacks specifically targeting the white Afrikaner minority. South Africa's new ambassador to the US has told the BBC that the idea of a mass attack against white Afrikaners simply does not exist. The discrepancy between the administration's rhetoric and the reality on the ground raises questions about the motivations behind the refugee policy. Critics argue that the focus on white South Africans is a political move to appeal to a certain base, rather than a genuine response to persecution. The Global Story examines the historical and political context of this shift, including the legacy of apartheid and contemporary racial tensions in South Africa. It also explores how the policy affects broader refugee admissions and the message it sends to other persecuted groups. The segment features interviews with experts and affected individuals, providing a nuanced look at a controversial issue.