April 23, 2026

Trump administration considers increasing refugee admissions for white South Africans

Donald Trump’s administration is considering raising the refugee admissions cap by 10,000 to prioritize white South Africans, specifically Afrikaners.
This proposal follows significant reductions in refugee admissions, which have dropped from 125,000 to a record-low 7,500 under Trump.
U.S. officials argue this move addresses perceived persecution of Afrikaners in South Africa, a claim that has been disputed by many.
Critics highlight that this shift in policy neglects other vulnerable refugee groups, undermining traditional humanitarian principles.