Summary
President Donald Trump announced a new policy limiting refugee admissions to the U.S. to 7,500 people for the next fiscal year. The policy will give priority to white South Africans amid what is described as humanitarian concerns. This is a reduction from the previous limit of 125,000 set by former President Biden.
Key Facts
- President Trump set the refugee admissions cap at 7,500 for the next fiscal year.
- The policy prioritizes white South Africans, particularly Afrikaners.
- The previous refugee limit was 125,000 under former President Biden.
- The notice for the change cited "humanitarian concerns" and "national interest."
- President Trump had earlier stopped the U.S. Refugee Admissions Programme (USRAP).
- Trump expressed concerns about white South African farmers facing violence and persecution.
- The U.S. has faced criticism for focusing on one group while other refugees face danger.
- The South African government has not officially responded to the new U.S. policy.
