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Trump’s State Department Is Giving $1 Million to Controversial Group to Study Crimes Against White South Africans

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Briefings

The Trump administration awarded nearly $1 million to AfriForum, a controversial South African group, to document alleged crimes against white South Africans. This follows a 2025 executive order cutting billions in aid to South Africa and welcoming over 16,000 white refugees, while simultaneously funding this specific group to promote a narrative of targeted violence. The award comes from the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, which has shifted focus toward conservative causes in Europe since Trump's return to office. Public officials expressed concern over the funding, citing the group's political extremism, while the organization claims its members have a 'God-given calling' to fight for Afrikaner interests.

Key points

• The Trump administration awarded nearly $1 million to AfriForum, a South African nonprofit, to document alleged crimes against white South Africans.
• The award comes from the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, which has shifted funding toward conservative causes in Europe since Trump's return to office.

Context

The funding decision follows a 2025 executive order cutting billions in aid to South Africa and welcoming over 16,000 white refugees, while simultaneously funding this specific group to promote a narrative of targeted violence. The award comes from the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, which has shifted focus toward conservative causes in Europe since Trump's return to office.

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The evidence is limited to a single source report and anonymous quotes from officials and academics. It does not include data on the total number of white South Africans admitted, specific crime statistics used by the group, or the final status of the award allocation. The organization's response to questions remains unavailable, and the administration's long-term refugee policy targets 17,500 Afrikaners in 2027, which may impact the group's future activities.

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