Second Wave of Afrikaner Resettlement Arrives in U.S. Amidst “White Genocide” Claims
Atlanta, GA – June 2, 2025 – A second group of white Afrikaners has reportedly arrived in the United States, landing in Atlanta as part of a controversial resettlement program initiated under President Donald Trump’s administration.
This latest arrival follows a previous group of over 49 Afrikaners last month and is driven by persistent, yet largely unverified, claims of “white genocide” and persecution in South Africa. An estimated 8,000 Afrikaners are anticipated to be resettled in the coming months across southern and central states including Texas, the Carolinas, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Nebraska.
The resettlement program stems from an executive order signed by President Trump in February, which cited the Expropriation Act 13 of 2024 in South Africa as enabling the persecution of Afrikaners.
This move has been highly contentious, as the South African government and independent analysts have repeatedly debunked the “white genocide” narrative, asserting that crime affects all racial groups and that land reform policies are not targeting white farmers for dispossession. South African officials, including the Police Minister, have presented crime statistics that contradict the claims, emphasizing that farm murders affect individuals of all races and are a consequence of broader crime issues, not a systematic campaign against white people.
Despite these refutations, the Trump administration has fast-tracked the applications of these Afrikaners, offering them refugee status. This expedited process stands in stark contrast to the general slowdown and restrictions on refugee admissions from other parts of the world under the same administration, drawing criticism from human rights organizations.
The first group of 59 Afrikaners arrived in the U.S. last month on a government-chartered flight, receiving a ceremonious welcome from U.S. officials. The second group, which arrived in Atlanta, reportedly traveled on a commercial flight.
Trade union Solidarity, which has been assisting some Afrikaners with the application process, stated that the U.S. Embassy in Pretoria is currently processing 8,000 applications.
Jaco Kleynhans, head of Public Relations for Solidarity, confirmed the arrival of the second group, noting it included families with children, and anticipates more groups will follow in the coming weeks.
He also defended the program against criticisms of political motivation, asserting that decisions on refugee eligibility are a matter of American policy.
While the Afrikaners seeking resettlement express gratitude for the opportunity to find what they describe as a “free, safe, and prosperous future,” the program continues to ignite debate regarding U.S. refugee policy, the validity of the claims driving the migration, and the complex racial and political dynamics within South Africa.
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