US Welcomes South African Refugees: Hope at Dulles Airport

Dulles Airport Welcomes South African Refugees Under Trump Executive Order On May 12, 2025, a group of 59 South African refugees arrived at Dulles International Airport, Virginia, and were welcomed by Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau. This event followed an executive order by the Trump administration granting them refugee status in the United States. The video shows Landau addressing the group, stating, "It is such an honor for us to receive you here today. This is the land of the free." He also expressed, "We respect the long tradition of your people, and what you have accomplished over the years." One of the refugees, visibly moved, commented, "It makes me so happy to see you with our flag in your hands." The arrival of these refugees represents a significant moment in US immigration policy and highlights the humanitarian aspect of refugee resettlement. The video provides a powerful visual representation of this event, capturing the emotion and hope associated with finding refuge in a new country.