U.S. refugee program
Coverage of U.S. refugee program in the Nexus archive.
- How Trump Turned America’s Refugee Program Into a Pathway for White People
The article discusses how former President Trump influenced the U.S. refugee program, enabling it to be used as a pathway for white individuals. A white South African, Charl Kleinhaus, obtained refugee status and relocated to the United States with his family within months.
- Trump administration raises US refugee cap, but only for white South Africans
The Trump administration announced an increase in the U.S. refugee cap by 10,000 for white South Africans (Afrikaners), citing 'unforeseen emergency refugee situations' and racial persecution claims denied by South Africa. Critics, including Democrats, condemned the policy as discriminatory and indefensible, arguing it prioritizes one group over global refugees.
- Trump offered White South Africans a new life. Thousands took him up on it.
The article reports that America's refugee program has undergone significant changes, with nearly all recent arrivals now being White South Africans who responded to offers of relocation. Thousands have reportedly taken advantage of this opportunity under the Trump administration's policies.