Trump Slashes Refugee Admissions, Prioritizes White South African Applicants

The Trump administration has significantly reduced refugee admissions to the United States, allowing only 7,500 refugees this fiscal year and prioritizing white Afrikaners from South Africa.

• The United States will limit refugee admissions to 7,500 this fiscal year, a drastic drop from the 125,000 set by the Biden administration.
• Donald Trump’s new policy places a focus on accepting white South African applicants, particularly Afrikaners, amidst ongoing debates about racial and ethnic favoritism.
• This shift in refugee policy represents a significant departure from previous administration practices, affecting thousands fleeing conflict and persecution globally.