Bulwark Takes “White Genocide” Lies: Trump Is a “Racist Arsonist”!
May 22, 2025
Patrick Gaspard, former ambassador to South Africa during the Obama administration, joins Tim Miller to tackle Donald Trump's inflammatory claims of "white genocide" in South Africa. They expose the realities behind the alleged violence, pushing back against misleading narratives. The conversation spans the complexities of U.S.-South Africa trade relations and critiques the manipulation of racial dynamics in political discourse, warning against the consequences of fear-mongering. Gaspard emphasizes the resilience of local leaders amidst these challenges.
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Trump's False 'White Genocide' Claim
- Donald Trump's "white genocide" claims in South Africa are false and politically motivated.
- He leverages racial polarization to distract from domestic issues and benefit his allies like Elon Musk.
Land Control vs Violence Reality
- White South Africans, though a small minority, still control the majority of private land.
- They account for only 2% of South Africa's homicides, contradicting violent rhetoric.
Fringe South African Party's Influence
- The violent rhetoric video Trump showed is from a minor, fringe South African party rejected by mainstream government.
- This figure, Julius Malema, was expelled for corruption and racial violence, showing the fringe nature of that threat.