Summary
The Trump administration has set a limit of 7,500 refugees to be admitted into the United States annually, with most being white South Africans. This new cap significantly reduces the previous limit of 125,000 refugees established under President Biden's administration.
Key Facts
- The U.S. will admit only 7,500 refugees annually.
- Most of these refugees will be from South Africa and are white.
- This is a significant decrease from the 125,000 refugee limit set by the previous administration.
- The change was announced in the Federal Registry.
- The administration cited "humanitarian concerns" and "national interest" as reasons.
- Refugee admissions have decreased since President Trump suspended the program on his first day in office.
- Some groups that help resettle refugees have had to reduce staff due to lower refugee numbers.
- The South African government disputes claims of discrimination and violence against white farmers.
