The Trump administration is seeking to offer asylum to persecuted white people while keeping others out, the newspaper claims<\/p>\n
The administration of US President Donald Trump is considering prioritizing asylum applications from white people as part of significant changes to the country\u2019s refugee program, the New York Times reported on Wednesday.
\nThe outlet claimed to have obtained documents revealing plans aligning with Trump\u2019s immigration policy to \u201chelp mostly white people who say they are being persecuted while keeping the vast majority of other people out.\u201d
\nThe White House has not responded to the report, although Trump has repeatedly accused the NYT and what he describes as other left-leaning media outlets of disseminating false information to undermine his administration.
\nAccording to the NYT, the proposal was presented to the White House by officials from the State and Homeland Security Departments earlier this year, following Trump\u2019s directive to assess whether refugee resettlement served American interests.
\nProposed changes would require applicants to demonstrate their capacity to integrate into US society, including taking classes on American values and history. Additionally, the documents suggest prioritizing Europeans \u201ctargeted for peaceful expression of views online such as opposition to mass migration or support for \u2018populist\u2019 political parties,\u201d the outlet reported.
\nThe NYT suggested that this refers to the right-wing Alternative for Germany party, known for its anti-immigration stance.<\/p>\n
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South Africa urges white farmers not to relocate to US<\/p>\n
A senior official informed the NYT that the White House is monitoring the situation in Europe to evaluate potential eligibility for refugee status, though the plan remains unfinalized and discussions are ongoing.
\nSince returning to office in January, Trump has implemented sweeping changes that significantly restrict the US refugee program. The latest policy suspends the US Refugee Admissions Program and proposes a record-low annual cap of 7,500 admissions, a dramatic reduction from the previous administration\u2019s cap of 125,000.
\nSome initiatives, including prioritizing Afrikaners, have already been enacted after a group of white South African farmers sought asylum in the US, citing claims of racial persecution. President Cyril Ramaphosa has dismissed the claims, insisting that those leaving South Africa are not being persecuted and do not qualify as legitimate refugees.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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