Rubio says white South Africans 'assimilate' easier when questioned about program
Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that white South Africans assimilate more easily when questioned about a new program. The program was created by the Trump Administration, which had previously stopped admitting refugees. Rubio's comments were made to lawmakers earlier this week, sparking discussion about the program's intentions and implications.
- ▪The Trump Administration stopped admitting refugees and created a new program for white South Africans.
- ▪Secretary of State Marco Rubio said white South Africans assimilate more easily when questioned about the program.
- ▪The program has sparked discussion about its intentions and implications.
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Politics Rubio says white South Africans 'assimilate' easier when questioned about program June 4, 20266:46 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition Michele Kelemen Rubio says white South Africans 'assimilate' easier when questioned about program Audio will be available later today. The Trump Administration stopped admitting refugees and created a new program for white South Africans. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers this week that they "assimilate" more easily. Sponsor Message Facebook Flipboard Email
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