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Trump Administration Proposes Major Cut to Refugee Admissions
8/17/2025
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- The Trump administration intends to limit refugee admissions to 40,000 in 2026, focusing on Afrikaners from South Africa.
- Up to 30,000 slots may be designated for Afrikaners, amid claims of discrimination that South Africa contests.
- This proposal represents a substantial decrease from the 100,000 refugees admitted under the Biden administration.
- There are concerns regarding the politicization of refugee admissions and support for incoming refugees.
