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Trump Sets Historic Low Refugee Cap, Prioritizes Afrikaners

10/30/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced a fiscal year 2026 refugee cap of 7,500, a historic low, primarily for Afrikaners from South Africa.
The cap is a sharp reduction from 125,000 previously set by the Biden administration and reflects a broader trend.
Critics say prioritizing Afrikaners undermines humanitarian aims because refugees from Afghanistan and Myanmar are excluded.
The South African government has denied persecution against Afrikaners.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a fiscal year 2026 refugee cap of 7,500, a historic low, primarily for Afrikaners from South Africa.
The cap is a sharp reduction from 125,000 previously set by the Biden administration and reflects a broader trend.
Critics say prioritizing Afrikaners undermines humanitarian aims because refugees from Afghanistan and Myanmar are excluded.
The South African government has denied persecution against Afrikaners.