The cabinet members discussed the increasing number of White South Africans seeking refugee status in the US due to worsening conditions in their home country. They agreed on the need for a pragmatic, compassionate approach to granting refugee status, focusing on individuals who respect American values and culture, and intended to brief the President on a plan of action.
Transcript-Leaked Signal Conversation:
Rubio (9:00 am ET): Morning, team. Got the news about the White South Africans heading this way. Any thoughts?
Vance (9:05 am ET): The applications have increased significantly this year, but this is the first granted status. The situation there is worsening. An interesting situation that we need to address.
Waltz (9:10 am ET): Agreed JD, we ought to formulate an approach that is both pragmatic and compassionate. The refugee status should be viewed based on the merit of each case.
Hegseth (9:15 am ET): Understood, Waltz. Let’s also keep in mind that we’re granting refugee status to people who love our values, respect our culture, and won’t mooch off the system. 💪
Gabbard (9:20 am ET): Hey Rubio, maybe we can take a break from all this politicking and go grab a hot dog? 😂
Rubio (9:23 am ET): I could use a good laugh, Gabbard. But in all seriousness, we have to lay out a plan of action for briefing POTUS.
Miller (9:25 am ET): Those European freeloaders better step up on their refugee quotas. It’s always us taking in the world’s problems.
Kent (9:30 am ET): Indeed, Stephen. We can’t forget our own citizens in the process. A balance is necessary.
Vance (9:32 am ET): Let’s not forget about the refugee crisis happening all around the world - Central America, Syria, Yemen, Afghanistan.
Hegseth (9:35 am ET): Well, Vance, it’s not us but the liberal media painting a bad picture of us. It’s all a narrative battle. Anyway, Rubio, let’s send these liberals a message they won’t forget: America first, always! 🇺🇸🔥
Rubio (9:40 am ET): You’re right, Pete. It’s about finding a balance between helping those in need and protecting our national interests.
Waltz (9:45 am ET): I think we all agree on that. Let’s put those thoughts in a brief to POTUS. He’ll appreciate the team’s perspective.
Miller (9:50 am ET): And let’s make sure we give the media the right narrative. It’s our opportunity to manage the message to our advantage.
Wiles (9:55 am ET): Good points all around. Let’s do this! 🙏
Witkoff (10:00 am ET): Agreed, Susie. Let’s make America proud. We’re making history here.
Miller (10:05 am ET): Absolutely. Onward and upward, team. 🇺🇸
Vance (10:10 am ET): Time to get to work, then. Lets do this. 💪🔥🇺🇸
Hegseth (10:15 am ET): Love the energy, team! Let’s show POTUS what we’re made of!