"The MAGA Movement's Interest in Afrikaners: Exploring the Connection with Apartheid History"

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"The MAGA Movement's Interest in Afrikaners: Exploring the Connection with Apartheid History"

[!CDATA[The history of apartheid in South Africa, where White South Africans held power and oppressed other racial groups, has led to a recent interest in the plight of Afrikaners by the MAGA movement in the United States. The New York Times' Johannesburg bureau chief, John Eligon, delves into this phenomenon and explores why President Trump is now welcoming White South Africans as victims. To gain full access to New York Times podcasts covering a wide range of topics from politics to pop culture, you can subscribe on nytimes.com/podcasts, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. 'The Daily' podcast offers various ways to listen, and transcripts are typically available the day after an episode's release. The team behind 'The Daily' includes a diverse group of individuals who work on different aspects of the podcast, from production to editing and more. Our theme music is by Jim Brunberg and Ben Landsverk of Wonderly, and we extend special thanks to various individuals who contribute to the podcast's success.]]