Trump Welcomes South African Farmers To US As Aid To Country Is Cut Off

The Biden-Harris administration’s financial support for South Africa is being reversed under President Donald Trump — who has ordered an immediate stop to federal aid while offering a resettlement opportunity to farmers facing state-backed land seizures.

The new policy follows South Africa’s passage of Expropriation Act 13 of 2024 — which gives the government the power to take agricultural land from white farmers without paying compensation. Trump’s administration has denounced the move as an unjust and racially motivated violation of property rights.

Trump’s executive order halts all U.S. assistance to South Africa and directs agencies to identify any indirect funding that could be benefiting the government. His administration argues that continued financial support to a country engaged in such policies contradicts U.S. principles.

The executive order also points to South Africa’s growing alignment with U.S. adversaries — citing its actions at the International Court of Justice against Israel and its increasing ties with Iran. The administration states that South Africa’s foreign policy decisions further justify withdrawing financial support.

In response to the crisis — Trump has directed immigration authorities to expedite citizenship for South African farmers and their families. His announcement describes the U.S. as a safe refuge for those affected by government-driven land confiscation.

Trump’s order reflects concerns over the long-term consequences of land seizures — drawing comparisons to Zimbabwe’s economic collapse following similar policies. White farmers in South Africa have been increasingly targeted by legal and extralegal land redistribution efforts — prompting fears of further instability.

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