Trump shows photo from Congo to back his 'white genocide in South Africa' charge
The Times of IndiaFriday, May 23, 2025 at 4:29:25 AM
During a meeting with South Africa's president, Donald Trump doubled down on his controversial "white genocide" claim by showing a photo he said depicted the burial of white farmers in South Africa—except the image was actually from the Democratic Republic of Congo. He also presented a video of a memorial site, falsely linking it to violence against white South Africans. The incident highlights Trump’s reliance on misleading visuals to push divisive rhetoric.
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about a factual error—it’s a high-profile example of how misinformation can shape political narratives. When world leaders use debunked or misattributed material to support inflammatory claims, it fuels distrust and polarization. For South Africa, where racial tensions and land reform debates are already sensitive, this kind of rhetoric risks inflaming divisions even further.
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