Trump administration weighing refugee cap of 40,000 with focus on white South Africans
Summary
The Trump administration plans to cap refugee admissions at around 40,000 for the next fiscal year, with a majority of slots allocated to white South African Afrikaners, marking a significant shift in US refugee policy.
Key Points
- The Trump administration is considering a refugee admissions cap of 40,000 for the upcoming year.
- Approximately 30,000 of these spots are likely to be allocated to Afrikaners from South Africa.
- This cap represents a significant decrease from the 100,000 refugees admitted under President Biden in fiscal year 2024.
- Refugee benefits have been reduced under Trump, causing challenges for South African refugees already resettled in the US.
