The reality is that in the US Trevor Noah is an immigrant. That may be the reason he’s not taking jabs at Trump.
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Trevor Noah is known for his incisive commentary on race, politics, and global inequality.
Yet some critics are questioning his silence, or at least lack of direct, in-depth discussion on one of the most controversial narratives to emerge from his native South Africa: the claim of a “white genocide.
"The term, largely propagated by far-right groups internationally, refers to alleged targeted killings of white South African farmers, often framed as evidence of a racially allegedly motivated campaign endorsed by the EFF and Mkhonto Wesizwe Party.
The EFF with all its antics and “kill the boer” sloganeering could not create a non-existent white genocide in South Africa.
There are land reform discussions and efforts to address the historic inequalities of apartheid, but this is a legal and political process, not an effort to persecute or eliminate white South Africans.
No credible international body (e.g., UN, Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International) recognises any genocide occurring in South Africa.
The South African courts and institutions remain operational and continue to protect rights under a constitutional democracy.
The "white genocide" narrative is often used to spread fear or justify political agendas, especially by far-right groups internationally. It's important to base conclusions on verifiable facts and credible sources.
Still, rumours on farms remain a real and tragic issue, often rooted in broader socio-economic issues. Noah, who built his global brand on navigating the nuances of post-apartheid South Africa, has a responsibility to address the topic with more clarity.
Given his unique platform and roots, Noah is in a prime position to unpack the facts and myths surrounding farm attacks. His avoidance creates a vacuum that extremists are eager to fill. Noah has occasionally referenced South African crime in interviews and his memoir Born a Crime, but has not addressed the “white genocide” narrative by name.
Whether this is a calculated editorial choice or a missed opportunity remains a subject of debate. Noah may be fearing the MAGA-Trump administration’s anti-immigrant stance, a stance that may deport him back to Johannesburg at the drop of a hat.
The reality is that in the US, he is an immigrant. That may be the reason he’s not taking jabs at Trump. We may have to make peace with the fact that our beloved Trevor won’t risk his currency in the US to correct the malicious propaganda about his home country, South Africa.
Trevor, come on, make South Africa Great Again!