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Full Story ‘White genocide’ and the consequences of Trump’s conspiracies
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May 27, 2025 
David Smith, Washington DC Bureau Chief, dives into the chaos of Trump's Oval Office meeting with South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa over false claims of 'white genocide.' He discusses how conspiracy theories are not just distractions but weapons shaping political agendas. The conversation critiques Trump’s rhetoric, highlighting influential figures like Tucker Carlson, and explores the damaging effects of these narratives on America’s global diplomacy and credibility. Smith emphasizes the serious implications for race, crime, and public perception in both the U.S. and abroad.
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Oval Office Meeting Anecdote
- David Smith describes the chaotic scene in the Oval Office during the Trump-Ramaphosa meeting.
- He noticed details like Elon Musk standing behind a sofa and the Diet Coke red button near the Resolute desk.
White Farmer ''Graves'' Debunked
- Trump's claim of white farmer graves was debunked; crosses were at a memorial, not a burial site.
- South African journalists and Ramaphosa confirmed the site was symbolic, not actual graves.
False Origins of White Genocide Theory
- Claims of white genocide in South Africa trace back to extremist white groups opposing apartheid's end.
- High crime rates exist, but evidence disproves a conspiracy targeting white farmers specifically.