They arrived waving American flags, smiles wide, eyes filled with relief and gratitude. This week, under President Trump’s bold new refugee resettlement initiative, the first wave of white Afrikaner refugees fleeing persecution in South Africa touched down on American soil. These aren’t the usual suspects Biden and his open-borders allies embraced—no cartel connections, no shady backgrounds—just honest, hardworking families escaping genuine threats of racial violence and persecution.
For decades, the mainstream media has refused to acknowledge the brutal reality facing white South Africans. Violent crime, home invasions, farm murders—these families have endured unspeakable horrors simply because of their ethnicity. Yet, until now, their plight has been ignored by the globalist elites, dismissed as a politically inconvenient truth. President Trump, staying true to his America First principles, has stepped up to offer these families a lifeline.
This isn’t about race; it’s about right and wrong. It’s about defending human dignity and common decency—values that America has always championed. When President Trump announced this program, he firmly stated, “We are a nation of compassion, but also of law and order. These families have faced unimaginable persecution, and America will stand with them.” The left howled predictably, accusing Trump of racism and xenophobia. But the facts tell a different story.
The families arriving in the United States this week represent the best of what immigration used to mean: patriotic, grateful, and eager to assimilate into the American way of life. They came legally, through a rigorous vetting process, and their first instinct upon landing was to wave the Stars and Stripes. Contrast this with the illegal migrants Biden’s administration allowed to flood our southern border—individuals whose first act in America was breaking our laws.
The Biden administration’s reckless open-border policies created chaos, crime, and human misery. Trump’s focused, merit-based approach, however, brings in people who genuinely respect our nation and want to contribute positively. The Afrikaner families stepping onto American soil this week embody that ideal perfectly.
These are farmers, mechanics, teachers, and small business owners—people who built their lives through sweat and perseverance only to see their futures threatened by racial animosity and government neglect. In South Africa, white farmers became targets of horrific violence, often overlooked or even excused by the socialist ANC government. Many families lost loved ones, homes, and livelihoods simply due to their race. President Trump’s decisive action sends a powerful message: America will protect the persecuted, regardless of what the woke mob thinks.
Of course, the liberal media is already spinning this story, smearing these proud families as undeserving of compassion. CNN and MSNBC pundits openly mock their plight, questioning the legitimacy of their suffering. Yet, the stories of these families speak louder than the left’s venomous rhetoric. Their gratitude and patriotism are genuine, their hardships undeniable.
Afrikaners have had their land taken, political leaders chant for their death, and are subject to murder for the color of their skin. They’re now waiving American flags in safety with their families.
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— Rep. Mike Collins (@RepMikeCollins) May 12, 2025
Here at home, everyday Americans are welcoming these refugees with open arms. Community groups, churches, and veteran organizations have stepped forward to help these families integrate, find jobs, and start new lives. They recognize the fundamental truth: immigration, when done legally and responsibly, strengthens our nation. These Afrikaner families, embracing the American dream with humility and determination, are a testament to that truth.
President Trump deserves credit for cutting through the political noise and doing what’s right. He pledged to restore sanity to our immigration system, and he’s delivering. This is leadership in action: clear-eyed, courageous, and compassionate. America is stronger and safer when immigration policies prioritize law-abiding, patriotic individuals who want to join our great national story.
The arrival of these persecuted Afrikaner families isn’t just a victory for them—it’s a victory for America. It reaffirms our nation’s commitment to justice, compassion, and strength. While Biden and his cronies pushed policies that undermined our safety and sovereignty, under Trump, America is reclaiming its role as a beacon of hope for the truly oppressed.
