EXCLUSIVE: HHS Recruits PragerU To Breed New Class Of Pro-America Refugees

The Trump administration is looking to breed a new class of pro-America refugees with the help of a new patriotic curriculum, The Daily Wire has learned.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has partnered with PragerU to provide newly arrived Afrikaner refugees escaping racial persecution in South Africa with videos and literature on American history and values as part of a new “patriotic welcome package.” President Donald Trump has prioritized the admission of Afrikaners, members of South Africa’s persecuted white minority, and recently increased the annual refugee cap to roughly 17,500 to bring more of them to the United States.

Several Afrikaner refugees brought to the United States by Trump recently told The Daily Wire that up until now, federally funded resettlement agencies have provided videos as part of their cultural orientation to American life that taught them how to shower, use a toilet, and brush their teeth. The refugees, who largely speak English and are accustomed to such cultural norms, were shocked by the material.

The content is provided to refugee aid nonprofits through the International Rescue Committee’s SettleIn initiative and is funded by HHS’ Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), as previously reported.

Adriaan, an Afrikaner refugee who arrived in December, said he and his peers “laughed at a lot of these videos and made comedic remarks because they pointed out the obvious regarding not going to the bathroom outside and how to use a microwave oven.”

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The new welcome packets include a copy of the Constitution, Declaration of Independence, and The White House’s 1776 Report on America’s founding, according to HHS.

“On the 250th anniversary of our great nation, it is my honor to welcome Afrikaner refugees to the land of freedom and opportunity,” HHS Administration for Children and Families Assistant Secretary Alex J. Adams said in a statement shared with The Daily Wire.

“America has long been strengthened by individuals and families who come here seeking safety, stability, and the chance to build a better future. The Trump administration is proud to now connect refugees with resources that will support their transition to American life and help them learn of the freedoms, responsibilities, and opportunities that make this nation great,” Adams added.

PragerU’s vice president of kids programming Dzana Homan, who came to the United States as a refugee from communist Yugoslavia, is behind the program’s launch. She said the hope is “to tell” refugees “this color blind America values story about how did this country begin and what is it that makes it so special.”

“There’s nothing right now that is provided frankly and when you look at what has happened thus far with America’s immigration, including myself, it is very hard to find information, especially for this day and age that is succinct, that is truthful … and then also celebration of America, I think that’s the important part,” Homan said.

“You want new immigrants to see America in the right light,” she said.

HHS will give each newly arrived refugee family a tablet with the PragerU app installed with all the pro-America content, Homan said. Each family will also receive two books: “Lwazi’s Hard Lesson,” the story of a black South African boy living through racial tensions in the post-apartheid era, and “The Honest Book of America’s Founders,” which tells the story of America’s founding.

PragerU also launched “Welcome to America,” a landing page for refugees to watch 25 short videos including “A Moral Case for Capitalism” hosted by former European Parliament member Daniel Hannan, “The Government Doesn’t Make Money — You Do” hosted by business advisor Carol Roth, and “Do You Understand the Electoral College?” hosted by expert Tara Ross. The playlist also features videos hosted by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, PragerU co-founder Dennis Prager, and retired Navy SEAL officer Jocko Willink.

“Welcome to America. You’ve arrived to a nation built by people who came searching for freedom, opportunity, and a fresh start — just like you,” the website reads.

“These short videos will introduce you to America’s history, values, and how this country works, so you can feel confident, informed, and ready to build the life you came here for. With content for every age, your whole family can learn together,” it adds.

The website also features children’s content from kindergarten to sixth grade “and up” discussing the themes of Independence Day, Thanksgiving, the Bill of Rights, and George Washington.

“PragerU is already the go-to source for millions of Americans seeking inspiring and educational content about our nation’s history and values,” PragerU CEO Marissa Streit said in a statement shared with The Daily Wire. “Now, we are proud to help new Americans learn about and appreciate our great country.”

PragerU provided all the content for the program free of charge, Homan said. ORR will distribute the new materials to refugees starting Wednesday.