The Trump administration has capped the number of refugees entering the United States at 7,500 for the 2026 fiscal year, a sharp decline from the 125,000 limit set under former President Joe Biden.
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Trump sets an annual limit for refugee arrival at 7500. Preference will be given to white South African farmers
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According to a notice published in the Federal Register, most of the incoming refugees will be white South Africans, particularly Afrikaner farmers who the administration says face discrimination and violence in their home country.
The memo stated the decision was “justified by humanitarian concerns or is otherwise in the national interest,” but offered no further explanation.
Trump caps refugees at 7,500, earmarks most slots for White South Africans https://t.co/tpQ3ldzBce
— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) October 30, 2025
Critics say the move marks another blow to America’s long-standing refugee program, once a symbol of bipartisan support for global humanitarian relief.
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— The Straits Times (@straits_times) October 30, 2025
The program was first suspended by Trump on his first day in office, with only a small number of refugees later allowed through court orders.
South Africa’s government has rejected claims of persecution against white farmers.
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