Elon Musk has once again stirred conversation online, this time by posting a video featuring a white South African farmer who successfully sought asylum in the United States.
The move comes as former President Donald Trump expresses support for offering refugee status to Afrikaners.
This topic has gained traction, with reports suggesting that over 20,000 South Africans have reached out to the South African Chamber of Commerce in the U.S. for immigration inquiries.
The Viral Video Musk Shared
Musk’s post showcased Jason Bartlett, a white South African who claimed he fled the country in 2019 due to violent crime and government persecution.
In the video, Bartlett describes his experience as deeply traumatic, stating:
“South Africa is the rape capital of the world; it is one of the most crime-ridden countries in the world.
The current government systematically goes out and murders the white farmers.
The very people that feed them are being tortured and brutally slaughtered on a daily basis. What happens in South Africa is pure evil.”
Bartlett explained that after arriving in the U.S. with only a suitcase and a few hundred dollars, he worked multiple jobs, including farming cattle and sheep.
He also expressed strong support for the U.S., calling it the place where he has achieved his version of the American Dream.
Controversy Over Bartlett’s Story
While some people praised Musk for highlighting the issue, others were quick to call Bartlett’s story into question.
Social media users accused him of being a scammer, alleging that he previously raised R350,000 (around $18,000) through a GoFundMe campaign under the pretense of exposing “white genocide” in South Africa—only to disappear without fulfilling any promises.
Bianca van Wyk, a social media commentator, claimed Bartlett resurfaced after years of silence, prompting questions about what happened to the donated money.
She shared messages from people demanding accountability, with some stating they felt deceived.
A user named Raymond Monty Maboea even posted:
“He was exposed for scamming fellow white racists in South Africa.”
Others echoed the sentiment, calling for him to return the funds.
The Mixed Reaction to Musk’s Post
Elon Musk’s endorsement of the video sparked heated debates online.
Some users defended Bartlett’s claims, arguing that white South Africans face genuine threats, while others dismissed it as exaggerated fearmongering.
Some even questioned why Musk, who was born in South Africa, doesn’t use his influence to address broader issues in his home country.
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