October 16, 2025
Trump to reshape U.S. refugee system — favoring English speakers and European dissenters
Exclusive: Trump eyes radical overhaul of refugee policy — English speakers, persecuted South African farmers, Europeans get front of the line In a sweeping and controversial turn, the Trump administration is reportedly preparing to overhaul the U.S. refugee system in a way that would sharply cut numbers while prioritizing certain groups—English speakers, white South African farmers, and Europeans persecuted for dissent—over the traditional criteria of war, persecution, and humanitarian need. According to reporting, key proposals include direction for applicants to take classes in U.S. history, values, and cultural norms, along with stricter assessments on how well they might assimilate into












