U.S. President Donald Trump has strongly criticized South Africa, saying the country is treating its farmers unfairly. He called South Africa “a bad place to be right now” and announced that the U.S. will stop all federal funding to the country.
Trump claimed that South African farmers are losing their land and facing worse conditions. In response, he said that any farmer who wants to leave South Africa for safety reasons will be welcomed into the United States.
He also promised a fast-track process for them and their families to become U.S. citizens. According to Trump, this program will start immediately.
His statement has sparked discussions about U.S. immigration policies and the situation of farmers in South Africa. It remains to be seen how this promise will be carried out.