Trump sets refugee admission cap at 7,500

Washington, DC – President Donald Trump has set a historic low refugee admission cap of 7,500 for fiscal year 2026, prioritizing white Afrikaners from South Africa amid claims of persecution that are rejected by South African officials. The administration’s move, criticized for narrowing the definition of refugees and bypassing required congressional processes, signifies a drastic reduction from the 125,000 cap under former President Biden and raises concerns about the future of the U.S. refugee program.