In the latest episode of political theater, we find ourselves in the echoing halls of the White House, still reverberating from the aftermath of Carolyn Levit’s verbal duel with an NBC News reporter. It’s become a bit of a trend at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, echoing the fiery exchanges that former President Trump used to ignite. This time, it’s all about South Africa and a rather tricky topic involving white farmers. Trump didn’t shy away from it, and neither did Levit when she was faced with questions from the media.
Donald Trump, never one to mince words, boldly pointed out the alleged plight of white South African farmers during a recent meeting, much to the discomfort of the South African president who sat beside him. The clip of their awkward moment quickly became the talk of the town. It was a classic Trump moment that left many on the left squirming. This subject, although sensitive, was brought to the forefront by Trump, who called out what he described as a genocide, much to the chagrin of the media.
Carolyn Levit followed up on Trump’s comments with her own fiery display at a press briefing. When NBC’s correspondent questioned the legitimacy of a video, which was actually from a 2020 rally raising awareness about violence against all farmers, not specifically white ones, Levit countered with confidence. She mentioned that visuals of the crosses are indicative of the farmers’ plight. It was one of those moments where the press room seemed just a tad hotter than usual.
The media, of course, wasn’t about to let go easily. As they retreated into the familiar territory of questioning the authenticity of the sources, many outlets took the opportunity to downplay the statistics and redirect the narrative. But for those watching on the right, it was a vindication of their belief that there’s a selective narrative at play when talking about victims—especially those who don’t fit the regular victim profile championed by the left.
In this fiery environment, one can’t help but wonder about the political games at play. It seems the left is uncomfortable acknowledging white Africans as victims, as it challenges their standard narrative. But that’s politics for you. And with Trump still making headlines, and reporters like Levit refusing to give an inch, it’s clear that the conversation is far from over. Whether or not the media chooses to cover it fairly remains to be seen, but in this game of political chess, each piece is moving, and there’s always more to observe.
