Trump opens US doors for South African farmers

President Donald Trump stated on Friday that South African farmers are welcome to move to the United States.

Trump repeated his claims that the South African government is “confiscating” land from white people, and he announced an end to US federal funding to Pretoria.

Trump made his remarks on his Truth Social platform, saying, “any Farmer (with family!) from South Africa, seeking to flee that country for reasons of safety, will be invited into the United States of America with a rapid pathway to Citizenship.” He added that the process would begin immediately and described South Africa as a “bad place to be right now.” He also declared that US aid to Pretoria would be halted.

The former US President has long been critical of South Africa’s land expropriation policy. He argues that a law passed last month could allow the South African government to seize white-owned farms without compensation. The new law, meant to address historical inequalities in land ownership, has led Trump to claim that white farmers are at risk of losing their lands.

In response, the South African presidency issued a statement, saying it would not engage in “counterproductive megaphone diplomacy.” The diplomatic tension comes as South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his desire to negotiate with the new US government on various issues, including trade and diplomatic relations. Ramaphosa mentioned that a delegation from Pretoria is being planned for Washington, aiming to work on a deal that would benefit both nations.

Trump’s comments have drawn mixed reactions. Many of his supporters praised his stance on social media, while far-right commentator Laura Loomer expressed concern over the potential increase in migration.

Loomer commented on X, suggesting that mass deportations should be prioritized before welcoming more immigrants.

The controversy continues to unfold as both sides hold firm on their positions, with diplomacy remaining the key to resolving these heated disputes.