Rubio urges South Africa to protect White farmers

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on Monday that White South Africans facing violence could be welcomed into the United States. His comments come during rising tensions between the South African government and the Trump administration. Rubio highlighted the need for South Africa to protect Afrikaners and other minorities experiencing threats. He referred to a controversial chant that some critics say incites anti-White violence. "The United States is proud to offer those individuals... amidst this continued horrible threat of violence," he wrote. The Trump administration has opposed South Africa's land expropriation law, which allows the government to seize land without compensation. In February, Trump signed an executive order penalizing South Africa for its treatment of ethnic minorities and its positions on Israel. President Cyril Ramaphosa's government has faced criticism for enacting policies seen as undermining property rights. Additionally, South Africa's growing ties with Iran have raised concerns regarding military and nuclear arrangements. Earlier this month, Rubio declared the South African ambassador to the U.S. "persona non grata," labeling him as a "race-baiting" politician in response to his comments about the Trump movement.