adminLana Marks, former US ambassador to South Africa, fired back at critics accusing her of ignoring violence against white farmers during her tenure. Speaking on Finnerty, she defended her record and called out leftist media for twisting facts about South Africa’s deadly attacks. “We can’t let radicals rewrite reality,” she warned, pointing to clear evidence of ethnic targeting in South African farmlands.
Critics like Anouske Truter, a local activist, slammed Marks for dismissing claims of “genocide” and accused her of staying “locked in hotel rooms” instead of addressing the crisis. They demanded stronger US action against South Africa’s ANC-led government, which they claim protects violent groups.
Marks stood firm, insisting her team “worked tirelessly” to expose the truth despite hostility from the left. She contrasted Trump’s tough stance on foreign threats with “failed liberal policies” that downplay international crises.
The ambassador also highlighted security threats, including past rumors of Iranian plots to assassinate her—a reminder of dangers faced by US diplomats abroad.
South Africa’s government still denies genocide claims, but Marks argues the bloodshed against Afrikaner communities demands global attention. “Silence isn’t diplomacy—it’s surrender,” she declared, echoing conservative calls for moral clarity.
Her remarks came as Trump prepared to meet South Africa’s president, sparking hopes for stronger alliances to combat Communist-linked policies like land seizures. Conservatives see this as a chance to root out global Marxist influence.
The debate reflects broader clashes over foreign policy. While liberals dismiss farm attacks as “isolated crimes,” conservatives frame it as a woke-driven crisis requiring decisive leadership.
“America must stand with persecuted people everywhere,” Marks urged, rallying patriots to back Trump’s efforts to confront tyranny. The fight, she said, isn’t just for South Africa—it’s for Western values worldwide.
