US Officials Weigh Media Campaign to Attract South African Afrikaners

American officials examine ways to boost white Afrikaner refugee applications from South Africa.

American authorities are weighing a costly media push in South Africa to understand why white Afrikaners show little interest in US refugee programs. The initiative stems from baseless claims regarding targeted violence against white farmers. Observers note the narrative mischaracterizes local realities for political purposes.

• The costHundreds of thousands of dollars could be allocated for the promotional drive.
• The contextDonald Trump previously alleged that white farmers face systemic eradication.