Former U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly raised concerns about the treatment of Afrikaner farmers in South Africa during a meeting with the current South African president.

Sources indicate that Trump expressed his belief that Afrikaners, who are primarily of Dutch descent, are being persecuted in the country.

The specific nature of the alleged persecution was not immediately detailed in initial reports, but it is understood to relate to land reform and related issues.

South Africa has been undertaking land reform initiatives aimed at addressing historical inequalities related to land ownership, a process that has been a source of political and social tension.

The country’s land reform programs are intended to redistribute land to Black South Africans who were historically dispossessed during the apartheid era.

Critics of the land reform policies have voiced concerns about potential negative impacts on agricultural production and the rights of land owners, including Afrikaners.

The South African government has consistently rejected claims of widespread persecution against Afrikaners, arguing that their policies are not discriminatory and are focused on achieving social justice.

The meeting between Trump and the South African president provided a platform for this issue to be brought to the forefront of international attention, potentially influencing future discussions between both nations.

The exchange highlights the complexity of South Africa’s land reform efforts and the ongoing debate surrounding historical injustices and modern political considerations.