Trump administration plans to admit more white South Africans as refugees this year
The Trump administration plans to admit up to 10,000 white South African refugees, citing discrimination against Afrikaners. The South African government has dismissed these claims as unfounded. This decision marks a significant increase from the previously announced limit of 7,500 refugees for the fiscal year.
- ▪The Trump administration argues that Afrikaners face systematic discrimination and violence in South Africa.
- ▪The South African government has stated that the claims of discrimination are baseless.
- ▪The estimated cost for resettling the additional refugees is about $100 million.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onTrump administration plans to admit more white South Africans as refugees this yearThe Trump administration plans to admit up to 10,000 more white South African refugees into the United States, citing discrimination against AfrikanersBySEUNG MIN KIM Associated PressMay 18, 2026, 10:29 PM1:48FILE - President Donald Trump greets South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, center, at the White House, May 21, 2025, in Washington.
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