> why the histrionics when they were welcomed as refugees in the United States?
Because white South Africans were the only refugees welcomed this year. [1]. 6500 refugees (down from 100k+ in 2024), and every single one was a white South African. Calling that out is not "histrionics".
1. https://www.rpc.state.gov/documents/Refugee%20Arrivals%20by%...