The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 2198 - Left FREAKS As Trump Accepts White Refugees
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May 13, 2025 
In this conversation, Ernst Roots, Executive Director of the Pioneer Initiative, discusses the dire situation of Afrikaners in South Africa and their new refugee status in the U.S. Major Jerome Spielman highlights the archaeological significance of the City of David and the Temple Mount. The two talk about the media's reaction to Trump's decision, the complexities of immigration policies, and the ongoing racial tensions in South Africa. They also delve into the political dynamics surrounding refugee acceptance and the importance of community empowerment amid systemic issues.
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South Africa's Systemic Racial Crisis
- The South African government has enacted over 140 laws discriminating against white minorities, pushing for land expropriation without compensation.
- This systemic crisis creates danger and fear for Afrikaners, prompting calls for decentralization and self-governance for protection.
Assimilation Drives Refugee Acceptance
- Afrikaners are seen as easier to assimilate in the U.S. due to shared language, capitalist values, and belief in constitutional rights.
- This contrasts with other refugee groups with less cultural overlap, explaining U.S. refugee preferences.
1965 Immigration Act Shift Explained
- U.S. immigration shifted drastically after 1965, moving from European preference to family reunification and chain migration.
- This shift reflects changing ideas on assimilation and perceived historic guilt affecting policy and demographics.
