Afrikaner Who Immigrated to the US Has a History of Anti-Semitism
The Situation:
A man from South Africa who recently moved to America through a special refugee program is now facing questions about things he posted online before his move.
What Was Posted:
- A British newspaper found old messages where he said negative things about Jewish people
- Another post showed a video with threats against people entering Poland illegally
- These posts were made last year before he came to America
His Explanation:
The man, Charl Kleinhaus, says:
- He was taking strong medicine when he wrote those things
- He left South Africa because he didn’t feel safe there anymore
- He had to leave behind his farm, house, and even his mother
U.S. Government’s Position:
Immigration officials say:
- They check everyone very carefully before letting them come as refugees
- They don’t talk about specific people’s cases
Other Information:
- Kleinhaus became well-known after talking to BBC news about his move
- Some claims he made about problems in South Africa haven’t been proven true