Trump slashed refugee admissions in both terms

Number of refugees admitted from abroad, Oct. 2016 - Sept. 2026

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Sources: State Department, “Admissions & Arrivals," 2026; White House, "Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2026," October 31, 2025.