Trump's False Claims of 'White Genocide' in South Africa: A Fact-Check

Trump's False Claims of 'White Genocide' in South Africa Spark Outrage: A Fact-Check. Donald Trump's recent visit to South Africa sparked controversy when he falsely claimed that there is a genocide of white farmers in the country, and that South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is turning a blind eye to the issue. This claim, made during a meeting in the Oval Office that was attended by several other individuals including Elon Musk, is demonstrably false. Official South African data shows that white farmers represent only 0.2% of murder victims in the country between April and December 2024. This has been widely reported in South African media. The contrast between Trump's inflammatory words and the actual statistics highlights the dangers of spreading misinformation and the importance of verifying information before sharing it. The incident also raises questions about the role of prominent figures in perpetuating false narratives.