South Africans mock Afriforum online as Donald Trump and Elon Musk fight publicly. The organization trends on social media during the bitter dispute between the two powerful men. Trump and Musk have attacked each other through posts over several days. Their falling out changed how Trump talks about South Africa. People celebrate the shift and make jokes about Afriforum losing support.
Trump used to claim white people faced genocide inside South Africa and wanted to cut funding to the country. President Cyril Ramaphosa traveled to Washington DC to meet with Trump about these concerns. The American leader refused to change his mind during those talks and even moved some white Afrikaners to America. Trump supported the genocide claims before his fight with Musk started. The president completely reversed his position after their relationship soured.
Trump posted on social media that no white genocide exists inside South Africa. This statement shocked many people who heard him promote the opposite view for months. South Africans quickly responded with humor and criticism toward Afriforum on various platforms. Users pointed out how the organization promoted genocide claims that Trump rejected. Many called the situation embarrassing for Afriforum and celebrated their loss of American political backing.
Trump used to claim white people faced genocide inside South Africa and wanted to cut funding to the country. President Cyril Ramaphosa traveled to Washington DC to meet with Trump about these concerns. The American leader refused to change his mind during those talks and even moved some white Afrikaners to America. Trump supported the genocide claims before his fight with Musk started. The president completely reversed his position after their relationship soured.
Trump posted on social media that no white genocide exists inside South Africa. This statement shocked many people who heard him promote the opposite view for months. South Africans quickly responded with humor and criticism toward Afriforum on various platforms. Users pointed out how the organization promoted genocide claims that Trump rejected. Many called the situation embarrassing for Afriforum and celebrated their loss of American political backing.
