Va., clashed over the U.S. resettlement of South African refugees, with Rubio accusing Kaine of objecting to the refugees’ skin color.

Secretary Rubio and Senator Kaine clashed over the acceptance of Afrikaner refugees from South Africa. Kaine questioned prioritizing Afrikaners while

In two particularly contentious exchanges, Sens. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) demanded answers on the decision to suspend overall refugee admissions but to exempt Afrikaners based on what they called “specious” claims that they have been subjected to massive discrimination by the South African government. Rubio gave no ground.