# Rubio says white South Africans 'assimilate' easier when questioned about program

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Podcast: [Morning Edition](https://stenobird.com/podcast/morning-edition-2072183)
Published: 2026-06-04T10:46:49+00:00
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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.

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