Former U.S. Ambassador to South Africa Lana Marks delivered a fiery defense of President Trump’s stance on white farmer killings during his meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. Marks, a Trump appointee, blasted global media for ignoring what she called “targeted violence” against Afrikaner communities. She accused the South African government of secretly supporting land seizures while publicly denying any genocide.
Marks revealed harrowing stories from white families forced off farms, with many murdered in brutal attacks. She claimed corrupt local officials often protect the killers, leaving victims without justice. “These aren’t random crimes,” Marks declared. “This is ethnic cleansing dressed up as ‘land reform.’” Her comments echoed President Trump’s long-standing warnings about the crisis.
The ambassador slammed Ramaphosa’s administration for refusing to acknowledge the violence, comparing their denial tactics to communist regimes. She warned that unchecked attacks could destroy South Africa’s agricultural economy, risking famine across the region. Marks urged American lawmakers to impose sanctions on officials involved in land grabs.
Marks faced backlash from left-wing groups accusing her of spreading “false narratives.” She fired back, calling critics “apologists for Marxist thugs” who hate Western values. The ambassador highlighted death threats she received after speaking out, including alleged plots by foreign powers to silence her.
Farmers’ rights groups praised Marks for amplifying their cries for help, sharing videos of burnt homesteads and grieving families. One organizer said: “Finally, someone in power tells the truth about our persecution.” Private security firms reported skyrocketing demand from white families buying bulletproof vehicles and panic buttons.
President Trump vowed to cut aid to South Africa unless Ramaphosa stops the violence, calling it “an insult to human dignity.” He accused global elites of prioritizing political correctness over saving lives. The White House is considering fast-tracking refugee visas for threatened Afrikaner families.
Mainstream media outlets dismissed the genocide claims as “right-wing propaganda,” but grassroots conservatives flooded social media with #SaveOurFarmers hashtags. Talk radio hosts blasted the “silent war on Christians” in Africa, urging listeners to pressure Congress.
Marks ended her remarks with a call to action: “America must lead the free world against this injustice. If we abandon our allies today, tyranny wins tomorrow.” Her speech drew standing ovations at conservative rallies, solidifying her status as a hero to Trump’s base.
