Trump Looks to Slash Refugee Count, Will Favor Afrikaners

President Donald Trump is considering imposing a massive drop in the cap for refugee admissions from 125,000 to 7,500 and is expected to favor White South Africans over immigrants fleeing war or famine, according to people familiar with the matter.

The new number, described by people who asked for anonymity to discuss private deliberations, would mark a record low in refugee admissions to the United States. It comes in a presidential determination dated Sept. 30, which Trump signed, according to the New York Times, which first reported the change.

The number could change in consultation with Congress. But an administration ...