Trump Moves To Block Funding For South Africa — Welcomes Farmers Facing Land Seizure

Farmers facing forced removal from their land in South Africa will have an opportunity to resettle in the U.S. under a new policy announced by President Donald Trump. At the same time — his administration has ordered a full stop to American financial aid to the South African government.

Trump’s executive order follows the South African government’s passage of Expropriation Act 13 of 2024 — which allows the state to take property from white landowners without payment. The U.S. administration has condemned the policy — calling it unjust and discriminatory.

Federal agencies have been directed to cut off all funding to South Africa — citing the government’s involvement in property confiscation and broader human rights concerns. The executive order also points to South Africa’s diplomatic actions — including its accusations against Israel and closer relations with Iran.

To assist those fleeing the country’s policies — Trump’s order establishes a process to grant South African farmers and their families a priority route to U.S. citizenship. The initiative aims to provide a safe relocation path for those impacted by the expropriation law.

The South African government has defended its policies as a means of correcting historical land distribution imbalances — but critics argue that similar actions in Zimbabwe led to economic collapse and widespread food insecurity. The U.S. administration’s response signals a major policy shift toward South Africa.

White farmers in South Africa have long faced rising tensions over land ownership — with government-backed efforts to redistribute farmland increasing in recent years. Trump’s decision marks the most significant U.S. intervention on the issue to date.

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