US accepts nearly 6,000 refugees this year, all South Africans, after Trump’s white‑preference policy

The United States has taken in almost 6,000 refugees during the current year. All of the admitted refugees are citizens of South Africa. This outcome follows former President Donald Trump’s policy that gave preference to white refugees. The policy shift has resulted in a homogenous refugee intake. The concentration of South African nationals reflects the stated prioritisation. No other nationalities have been admitted under the current figures. The situation underscores the impact of immigration policy on refugee demographics. Future admissions may depend on whether the policy changes.