Bulwark Takes Trump’s Sickening “White’s Only” Refugee Plan
May 13, 2025
A recent press conference has sparked discussions around America's refugee policies, particularly the decision to accept white South African refugees while denying Afghan families. Tim Miller highlights the blatant racial biases at play, pointing to the hypocrisy in U.S. asylum practices. The conversation dives into the stark contrasts in how different refugee groups are treated, revealing deeper inequities that affect marginalized communities. The debate raises questions about national identity and fairness in diplomatic decisions, hinting at broader implications for future policies.
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Racist Criteria for Refugee Acceptance
- The Trump administration paused refugee programs citing national security and assimilation concerns.
- Only select groups deemed easily assimilated, like white Afrikaners, were exceptions to the pause.
Assimilation Equals Whiteness?
- The rationale that Afrikaners assimilate better hints at racial bias favoring white refugees.
- Afghan refugees who aided U.S. efforts are denied, showing hypocrisy in policy.
Afghan Allies Betrayed
- Afghan veterans like Will Selber advocate for refugees who helped U.S. troops.
- Many Afghan refugees who risked their lives are now being stripped of protection and forced back.