South African born Trump insider, Joel Pollack, a figure associated with Donald Trump, has been accused of disseminating divisive and damaging news regarding South Africa. Image: Getty Images.
(The Post News)– Joel Pollak, a well-known conservative and editor of Breitbart News, has been under heavy fire from the South African government for allegedly disseminating damaging and polarizing falsehoods about the nation.
Pollak, a Harvard Law graduate who was born in Johannesburg, is well-known for his political comments and connections to US President Donald Trump. Concerns have been raised by his opinions on South Africa, especially on delicate subjects like diplomatic relations and land expropriation. Moreover, it is alleged that he would be nominated to be the next U.S. Ambassador to South Africa.
Regarding the Expropriation Bill, which deals with land changes in the nation, Pollak has been outspoken in his criticism of South Africa’s political system. His remarks have frequently generated controversy, and the South African government believes that his rhetoric could harm the nation’s reputation abroad.
The spokesperson for the South African presidency, Vincent Magwenya, voiced alarm over Pollak’s polarizing remarks during a media briefing earlier this week, pointing out that they would damage South Africa’s diplomatic ties with the United States. Magwenya specifically cited an article written by Pollak that U.S. Senator Marco Rubio posted in a tweet regarding the expulsion of Ebrahim Rasool, the ambassador of South Africa to the United States.
Magwenya expressed great concern over Pollak representing the U.S. in South Africa, further questioning his “intentions” as he has not displayed South Africa in a good light. Pollak’s critiques have also extended to Rasool’s tenure, particularly his comments about President Trump, which Pollak described as “conspiratorial” and “insulting.”
Rasool had previously referred to Trump as a “white supremacist leader,” a view that Pollak considers politically misguided and damaging to the relationship between South Africa and the U.S. Pollak believes that many in South Africa’s political and media circles fail to understand why the U.S. electorate supported Trump, especially his “Make America Great Again” movement.
He argued that South Africa’s left-wing media bias leads to a distorted view of U.S. politics, influencing poor diplomatic decisions. Additionally, Pollak has called a change in South Africa’s foreign policy, arguing that the nation ought to reevaluate its positions on important matters such as foreign investment, land expropriation, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
According to Pollak, closer links with democratic Western countries, such as the United States, may lead to new trade and investment opportunities, which might help South Africa’s economy. Concerning South Africa’s growing dependence on the European Union (EU) for assistance, Pollak pointed out that the EU does not have the same strategic clout as the United States, especially when it comes to international security and defense.
Pollak’s opinions have sparked debate on his possible appointment as the US ambassador. The US still does not have an ambassador to South Africa since President Trump has not yet nominated someone. President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to host a ceremony for 14 recently appointed ambassadors next month.
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