In an unexpected turn during a press conference, President Trump found himself steering the conversation toward a topic the mainstream media often sidesteps: the ongoing crisis of white farmers being murdered in South Africa. It’s a subject overshadowed by more glamorous headlines, but when a flashy distraction like the chatter about a Qatari jet being used as Air Force One popped up, the President had no problem refocusing the discussion. Intriguingly, he did not mince words when a reporter attempted to divert his attention toward the jet.

The President’s frustration was palpable, as he masterfully rebuffed the attempt to sidetrack him. Sure, it’s not every day that a president gets irked by questions about airplanes, but when genuine human rights issues are being sidelined, one can understand his irritation. It was clear that his patience was being tested by a media that, in his view, would rather dance around the hard truths than address them head-on. He shared his disbelief at a world where reports about the grim fate of South African farmers would be pushed behind celebrity gossip.

These farmers, primarily white, have faced unspeakable brutality with little attention from international news outlets. One might wonder why this ongoing tragedy isn’t making the front page. Could it be because acknowledging this inconvenient truth doesn’t align with the narratives that major media networks prefer to promote? After all, nothing screams ratings like a shiny new jet for POTUS or anything unrelated to serious international issues.

President Trump clearly had no intention of letting this topic fade into the background noise. He described in stark detail the deaths, the burial sites, and the calls for violence against white farmers. His insistence on this subject showed his determination to bring attention to an issue that is heart-wrenching and, to many, incomprehensible in the modern age.

In a political landscape littered with those who would rather stir the pot of sensationalism than address harsh realities, Trump’s focus on the farmer plight was a rare and refreshing moment of sincerity. Whether or not the broader media will give this crisis the attention it deserves remains to be seen. But at least for a moment, the President made sure the plight of those forgotten by mainstream media was at the forefront of the national conversation.